Challenge Based Learning - what is it?

I have recently been asked what Challenge Based Learning is, so here is a quick summary. If you would like more information or connect with other educators who are keen to implement CBL then visit https://www.challengebasedlearning.org/

Put simply, CBL is about taking a real world problem and working towards a solution to that problem. One example currently on he above website is the problem of falling interest in science and mathematics, when these disciplines are essential for our future. To get students stared, it suggests researching how science has been used in history, who is currently making science interesting with the ultimate aim of making recommendations.

Here is the main structure:

• The big idea and the Essential question


• Guiding questions, research, etc


• Solutions and implementation


• Evaluation, reflection and publication

For a great white paper on challenge based learning, see this article from Apple: http://ali.apple.com/cbl/global/files/CBL_Paper.pdf

 

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