PROBLEM BASED LEARNING

Which of the following is a characteristic that distinguishes problem-based learning from traditional learning?

• Lessons are always held in the classroom.

• There is a formal seating plan in the 7th grade.

• The teacher is in the position of providing the discipline, giving the information and the authority of the class.

• Whether the learning takes place or not is the students' own. It is measured by the work they do and the strategies they use.

Which one does not cover problem-based learning approach?

• It increases the awareness of students.

• It can also enable students to solve problems that they may encounter in real life.

• It allows students to look at it from a single point of view.

• It is a flexible working method.

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of problem-based learning?

• student unpreparedness

• critical thinking

• deficient resources and time consuming

• weaker performance on tests

Which is not one of the benefits of problem-based learning?

• It is suitable for different types of intelligence using various teaching approaches.

• It allows students to develop their social skills and responsibilities.

• Individual differences among students positively affect the process.

• It provides scientific thinking skills.

What is the role of the teacher during a PBL session?

• To present all the clues beforehand.

• To give only the necessary information and assist students.

• To Conduct the research and let the students derive solutions from the results.

• To gather the results of students’ research and makes deductions about the solution.

PBL was first used by which university in Turkey?

• Pamukkale University

• Hacettepe University

• Boğaziçi University

• Dokuz Eylül University

Is PBL learner-centered?

• YES

• NO

Which element is not taken into account when choosing the right problem?

• Gender of students

• The problem is a life issue

• Having alternative answers

• Must be suitable for teamwork

In which part was the problem-based learning method first used as a modern?

• Medicine

• Education

• Engineering

• Architecture

Which is not one of the purposes of problem-based learning approach?

• It develops the internal motivation of students.

• It develops problem solving skills.

• It encourages the student to take responsibility by moving forward alone.

• It helps the student gain lifelong kissing skills.