A different and innovative project called Problem-Based Learning
by Carlos Tarifeño Rojas
According to our first approach about the definition of Constructivism? problem-based learning (PBL) is a complete approach to education, used by Universidad del Mar along with its 15 branches in whole the country.
PBL is both a curriculum and a process; the curriculum consists of carefully selected and designed problems that demand acquisition of critical knowledge, problem solving proficiency, self-directed learning strategies, and team participation skills from the learner . The process replicates the commonly used systemic approach to resolving problems or meeting challenges that are encountered in life and careers.
In problem-based learning, the traditional teacher and student change roles . The students assume increasing responsibility for their learning, giving them more motivation and more feelings of accomplishment, setting the pattern for them to become successful life-long learners. The faculty in turn becomes resources, tutors, and evaluators, guiding the students in their problem solving efforts.
Students involved in problem-based learning acquire knowledge and become proficient in problem solving, self-directed learning, and team participation. PBL students do as well as their counterparts from traditional classrooms, and, in fact, better practitioners in their professions.
This technique was not invented by the University, but has been adopted as a development tool to help students increase their capacities, abilities and skills.
Most of the Chilean Colleges have already copied and adapted this technique to their own curriculum and students´ learning has been much more pertinent and objective.
In Iquique, this technique has been implemented in the area of health and has given excellent results, in both internship and in the workplace.
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