My name is Crystal Powell and I am a student at the University of South Alabama. I am majoring in Elementary Education and will be entering candidacy in Fall 2009. I am originally from Sylacauga, Alabama and attended a small junior college there for two years.

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Utilizing Problem-Based Learning

Problem-based learning is a very important concept to teach students. It does not benefit the student if they simply learn the material but are unable to apply the knowledge. When concepts are shaped around a problem, students are able to see different methods of solving the problem. More importantly, teachers can allow students to work in groups to solve a problem and incorporate it into a presentation. This will broaden the students' understanding of concepts and allow them to apply concepts in an abstract as well as a concrete view.

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