Problem Based Learning: Modifying the Medical Model for Teaching High School Economics
Nan Maxwell, Yolanda Bellisimo & John Mergendoller
Maxwell, N.L., Bellisimo, Y., & Mergendoller, J. (2001). Published in The Social Studies, Vol. 92., No. 2., pp. 73-78.
Problem Based Learning was originally developed for medical students in order to assist them in acquiring a broad-base of specific knowledge that can be related to other dilemmas and also to help them develop "soft skills" (e.g., communication, critical reasoning, analytical thought, reasoned decision making, self evaluation). These educational outcomes make PBL ripe for implementation in K-12 education as a way to address some of the concerns about traditional economics teaching strategies.
In this paper, BIE researchers look at differences between the medical school model and high school needs, discuss the implications of PBL teaching and learning in high school, develop a PBL model for teaching and learning in high school, and use a PBL economics curriculum to illustrate PBL in high school.
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John Mergendoller on February 5th, 2010 4:00 pm
Interesting the differences between using PBL with high achieving students who have chosen to be there and typical high school students.
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