IFO Problem Based Learning

18 November 2022

I have not seen much problem based learning implementation in the classroom on the part of my mentor teacher. It appears that she generally teaches content just for the sake of teaching content, without typically using real-world applications. That isn’t to say that she doesn’t address issues in learning, but it, again, does not appear typical of her. 

Rather, I have been attempting to implement problem-based learning into my own lessons that I have been presenting to the class. I have tried to introduce real-world applications and ways that Shakespeare still maintains relevancy in the modern world. I have been doing this by introducing modern-day sayings that have their origins in Shakespeare. Additionally, I have been trying to help students understand that I am trying to teach them how to implement independent thought processes, particularly while attempting to help them understand that myself or their teacher(s) will not be around forever to help them, and I am trying to give them the tools they need to complete work on their own, without guidance, and how to investigate information.