Problem based learning (PBL)
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Brief Introduction of PBL:
Problem based learning (PBL) is an instructional approach where students learn by solving challenging, open-ended problems. The problems are authentic tasks and are solved in socially and contextually based teams of students. The students rely on their current knowledge of the problem, identify āinformation they need to know to solve the problem, and the strategies they use to solve the problemā
Problem based learning (PBL) is a style of learning in which the problems act as the context and driving force for learning. All learning of new knowledge is done within the context of the problems. PBL differs from problem solving in that in PBL the problems are encountered before all the relevant knowledge has been acquired and solving problems results in the acquisition of knowledge and problem-solving skills.
Objectives of PBL:
In PBL, the curriculum is organized around the problems. Consequently, students learn the ācontentā that is required to solve those problems. So, problems have to be carefully matched to the desired learning outcomes. In PBL students work in groups to solve the problems. There are no lectures, instead students engage in self-directed learning and the tutor acts as a facilitator, mentor or guide.
Ā Achievements of PBL:
- Manan PathakĀ and Janak Khandwala "Modelling the Impact of Entrepreneurial Attitude by Implementing Problem Based Learning Concept in all Engineering Academic Curriculum", Published as book chapter in *Innovation in Open and Distance Learning for Quality Education* (ISBN: 978-93-5568-097-6) Published by NCIDE, IGNOU, New Delhi.
- Manan PathakĀ "Integrating Problem-Based Learning in Engineering Education to Foster an Entrepreneurial Mindset"Ā inĀ National Level Online Stakeholder Conference onĀ Social Entrepreneurship Education:Ā Teaching, Research & Training PracticesĀ At Higher Education Institutions in IndiaĀ held on 03 - 07 October 2023.
- Manan Pathak,Ā Utsav YagnikĀ and Dinesh Kalola,Ā "Implementation of Problem Based Learning concept in Engineering Academic Curriculum for Development of Entrepreneurial Attitude" in SSIP Annual International Conference On Students Innovation, Start-Ups and Ecosystem - 2019 June 6-7, 2019.Ā Ā Secured 1st Rank under "Translation and Exploitation of Research in academia forĀ Start-ups, Deep Tech Start-up Ecosystem" Track and received cash prize of Rs. 50,000/- from Hon. Education Minister Vibhavari Ben Dave, Principal Secretary, Education Mrs. Anju Sharma (IAS) and Commissioner, Technical Education Mrs. Avant ika Singh(IAS).
- The PBL concept of Silver Oak Group was mentioned by NITI AYOG.
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