Module 3

How to Chose a Problem?

Introduction Task Resources Process Assessment Home

Introduction

In this unit you will learn techniques for brainstorming and developing questions related to the problem you chose. This page will contain ideas that should be a part of the development process, but do not limit yourself to these.

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Task

In this module, you will identify a problem to be solved and develop questions associated with the problem.

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Resources

The following resources will assist you in the process of identifying a problem, brainstorming the problem and developing questions associated with the problem.

Free Brainstorming Training
This site provides extensive information on the "what, why, and how" of brainstorming.

Creating Problems for PBL
An article on Problem-based Learning

Lesson Plans from Fort Bend ISD
Lessons based on a series of questions for students to answer. This site presents the 'set-up/problem,' the questions to be answered, and a description of the final product.

Oh! Give me A Home
This is a Web Quest on designing an environment for endangered species. Illustrates how a unit is developed around a problem

Sample PBL Problems
A variety of Problem-based learning problems, mostly aimed at the college level, but provides some good information and ideas

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Process

Begin by exploring the resources provided. Then using the discussion board or chat room work with your peer group to brainstorm ideas and develop questions related to the problem.

When you have finished submit the following to the instructor:

  1. The identified problem.
  2. The three questions that you want students to answer to solve the problem
  3. A one-page paper describing the brainstorming process- note any aspects that were challenging. Post the paper to the Main Discussion Board and respond to at least two other people.

Journal

Remember to write down your thoughts for this module in your journal.

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Assessment

In this module you will be assessed on your participation in the brainstorming process and for submitting your one-page paper to the discussion board. Since the problem and questions your develop for this module will be build upon in the subsequent units, you will receive points for submitting them. You will need to make sure that you receive instructor approval before moving on to Module 4

See Assignment Schedule

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