Activity Structures for Concept Mapping in Problem-Based Learning Brian Newberry May 2011

Problem-Based Learning Problem based learning is an educational practice that engages students in the process of solving a somewhat poorly structured problem or addressing a relevant situation. Student Centric Instructor Provides Framework and Guidance Realistic Engagement in Relevant Topical Issues

Problem-Based Learning Student Centric Students accept more responsibility for their own learning Students engage in activities that they choose and which may better relate to their own learning styles. Students often care more about the outcomes of their work and therefore do better work.

Problem-Based Learning Instructor Provides Framework and Guidance Less Lecture More Questioning Critical Analysis of Student Product Suggestions Motivation Resources

Problem-Based Learning Realistic Engagement in Relevant Topical Issues Student or Instructor Choice Group Work Communication Reporting Problem Solving

Problem-Based Learning Changing Reality Prior To Printing Press Printing Press Ubiquitous Information

Problem-Based Learning Changing Reality - Prior To Printing Press Information Distribution Depended On Individuals Books Hand Produced, Relatively Rare Single or Few Copies Common Literacy Rates Lower Dependence on Memory

Problem-Based Learning Changing Reality - Printing Press Growth of Libraries Personally Owned Books Common Multiple Copies Common Less Reliance on Memory

Problem-Based Learning Changing Reality - Ubiquitous Information Internet Online Libraries Mobile Devices Just-In-Time Learning

Problem-Based Learning Sample Process Identify/Define Problem What is Known What Needs Verification What Needs to be Known Develop Approach Implement and Evaluate if Appropriate Examples

Concept Mapping Visual Representation of Concepts, Procedures, Relationships Sequence/Flowchart Mind Maps - Word Maps Spider/Wagon Wheel/Web/Cluster Classification or Hierarchy Examples

Activity Structures Dr. Judi Harris - Virtual Architecture Pattern of Instruction/Engagement Generalized for Use In Many Situations

Activity Structure Examples Concept linking (stretching minds, making connections) Peer collaboration Known, Need to Check, Need to Know, Sources

Concept Linking

Process Process Example:

Relationship