Discussion Questions: PBCL in the Field: Instructor Insights

• A central theme of PBCL is the real-world nature of the endeavor. Have you taught classes using real-world problems before? If yes, how have they helped you teach problem-solving skills?
• How would you react to the structure of PBCL in your teaching? In what ways does the PBCL nine-stage cycle appeal to you as a teacher? What concerns do you have about the cycle?
• While PBCL originated in two-year colleges’ technical education programs, secondary schools have applied the methodology successfully to a broad range of STEM content. How might you apply the approach in a secondary school context or in your own particular classroom?