Problem-Based Learning: An Inquiry Approach - Hardcover

Barell, John F.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1412950031 ISBN 13: 9781412950039

Publisher: Corwin, 2006

Synopsis

A step-by-step guide for teaching your students to think critically and solve complex problems!

Problem-based learning expert John Barell troubleshoots the PBL process for teachers, drawing from practical classroom experience. Step-by-step procedures make this remarkably effective teaching model accessible and highly doable for all teachers, from beginners to veterans. This standards-based, teacher-friendly second edition of the author′s popular PBL guide includes:

• Examples showing problem-based learning in action
• Answers to frequently asked questions on standards-based implementation
• Thorough guidelines for developing problems for students to solve
• Rubrics and assessment tips to ensure that standards are met

About this title

About the Author

Learn more about John Barell′s PD offerings
John Barell is Professor Emeritus of Curriculum and Teaching at Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ, and former public school teacher in New York City. For the past several years he has been a consultant for inquiry-based instruction and creation of science/social studies networks at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. For most of his educational career he has worked with schools nationally to foster inquiry, problem-based learning, critical thinking, and reflection. Barell is the author of several books, including Teaching for Thoughtfulness: Strategies to Enhance Intellectual Development (1995, 2nd ed.) and Developing More Curious Minds (2003).

Review

"Deserves a place on every educator′s bookshelf. This book offers multiple examples of easy and practical ways to incorporate problem-based inquiry into every classroom." Author: Jeff Robbins, Science Teacher Published On: 2006-11-21

"An easy-to-read, straightforward approach to improving student achievement. This valuable resource refocuses on what is most important in our educational system: getting kids to think for themselves." Author: Randal M. Koch, Principal Published On: 2006-11-21

"Barell shares numerous examples from teachers and students to illustrate what inquiry looks like and provides the necessary tools and step-by-step guidelines to bring problem-based learning to your classroom." Author: Cheryl Hopper, Director Published On: 2006-11-21

"Provides both the theoretical and practical framework for structuring instruction that will stimulate the natural curiosity of students." Author: David Weiss, Assistant Superintendent Published On: 2006-11-22

"A winning, application-based analysis of PBL. Teachers receive an excellent survey of the process with attention to troubleshooting common issues and problems." Author: California Bookwatch, March 2007 Published On: 2007-04-11

"Enables teachers to prepare their students to take ownership of a task and use appropriate learning resources in acquiring contextual and procedural knowledge and gaining proficiency in problem-solving skills through self-directed learning and collaborative teams. For those starting out exploring problem-based learning and discovering how to facilitate the learning process, this book is a place to begin." Author: NSTA Recommends Published On: 2007-05-03

"Barell has provided a sound strategy and an easy-to-follow outline for the PBL process." Author: Teacher Librarian, April 2007 Published On: 2007-11-07

Edition details

• Publisher: Corwin
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1412950031
• ISBN 13: 9781412950039
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 192