今日,知った言葉

PBL (Problem Based Learning または Project Based Learning).上司から「あなたの授業は PBL のようだが,その解釈でよいか?」との問い合わせがあって知った.Univ. of Delaware の Web ページ

によると,

Problem-based learning (PBL) is an instructional method that challenges students to "learn to learn," working cooperatively in groups to seek solutions to real world problems.

だそうだ.また,Project Based Learning Checklistsによると

A project based learning method is a comprehensive approach to instruction. Your students participate in projects and practice an interdisciplinary array of skills from math, language arts, fine arts, geography, science, and technology.

とのこと.そう言われればそのように思えるし,そこまで壮大なことを考えていないとも思う.