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One of the goals of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) is to create learning experiences that are tied to the world after school. PBL fosters learning in an environment that closely simulates the types of practices that students will use after graduation. In the PBL classroom, students experience learning scenarios that closely emulate situations found in actual work life. Applicable to any profession or occupation, Problem-Based Learning builds a bridge between theory and practice.   This workshop will be facilitated by a panel of university faculty who are employing problem-based learning in their classes. They have explored the concepts behind PBL, have experienced incorporating PBL into their courses, and have insights on what works and how to use PBL to benefit student engagement. Topics include the following:

1) Writing a PBL Event

2) The Learning Process

3) The Changing Role of the Instructor

4) Matching PBL to Existing Learning

Objectives 5) Tying PBL to the MT Engage Objectives