AUDIENCE THEORY -CULTIVATION THEORY - GERBNER.pptx
PBL 2012
1. NASA Ames Research Center
Pre-Service Teacher Institute
June 10 - 23, 2012
(Monday, June 11, 2012)
Problem Based Learning
(PBL) - Session 1 (90 mins.)
presented by
Felicia A. Bessent, Principal
Edward Harris, Jr. Middle School
NASA Explorer School
Elk Grove, California
fbessent@egusd.net
(916) 764-6421 - cell
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2. Lesson Agenda
• Lesson Design Syllabus
• Class Expectations
• Team Members’ Role
• Problem Based Learning (PBL)
• Elements of PBL Lesson Plans
• Elements of PBL Unit Plan
(Alumni) Members’ Role
• Extended Learning Assignment
• Questions & Answers
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3. Lesson Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students will
• Explain elements of problem based
learning lesson designs
– Lesson plan
– Unit plan
• Identify STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics) skills and standards
within the Problem and Challenge
Scenario
• Create vocabulary list from
Problem and Challenge Scenario 3
4. Class Expectations
• Contribute and Stay Engaged in
Sessions
• Work as a Team
• Silence Cell Phones
• During Direct Instruction Avoid
Sidebar Conversations
• Be an Active Listener
• Make use of break times for personal
communication
• Stay flexible
• Adapt and be a change agent
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5. Team Members’ Role
Lead Officer: Leader of the group.
Provisions/Supply Officer: Distribution/collection of
any supplies
Communications Officer: Spokesperson for the group
Documentation Officer: Documenting the progress of
the group via a blog and/or journal
Community Relations Officer: Works closely with the
other groups to arrange activities and meetings
Quality Control Officer: This person is responsible for
ensuring a healthy environment.
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6. Getting Acquainted
State your name
University
Teaching Career Goal
State your Team Member Role – Team Lead,
Provisions Officer, Communications Officer,
Documentation Officer, Community Relations
Officer, Quality Control Officer,
One word to describe a fifth or sixth grade
student
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7. Nameplate Tent
1.Hold paper profile style.
2.Fold paper evenly in half.
3.Open paper and fold both sides to the
middle of the paper.
4.Write your name on fold.
5.Create a prism or triangular tent.
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8. Problem Based Learning (PBL)
History
• Began in the education of medical students who
experienced difficulty applying basic science
knowledge in order to diagnose based upon patient
symptoms by Dr. Howard S. Barrows, physician and
neurophysiologist
• Some students have difficulty connecting
theoretical data vs. empirical data.
• Theoretical Data – data gained by predictions or
speculations that have not been adequately
tested.
• Empirical Data – data gained by observation,
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9. Problem Based Learning (PBL)
Overview
2. A student-centered instructional
process/strategy closely aligned to the
scientific inquiry.
3. Students are actively engaged in the
learning process and work in collaborative
groups to a complex problem that is ill-
structured.
4. The teacher is a facilitator.
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10. Problem Based Learning (PBL)
Students develop skills in:
• Problem solving
• Critical thinking
• Higher reasoning
• Decision-making
• Creative insight
• Conflict resolution
• Writing
• Communication
• Inquiry
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11. Problem Based Learning (PBL)
Elements
• Problem Scenario and Challenge
• Problem Analysis – Organize
Knowledge
• Generate Possible Solutions
• Develop and Test Viable Solutions
• Public Presentation of Solution
• Evaluation of Solution
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12. Problem Based Learning (PBL)
Advantages
• Students have autonomy on learning
• Teacher role is a facilitator
• Active student engagement
• Relevant to real world application
• Interdisciplinary knowledge
• Requires students to THINK
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14. Problem Based Learning (PBL) Process
Read Problem Scenario
Identify Vocabulary
• In your group, select a student to read the problem
scenario orally. While listening to the problem
scenario, underline unknown words. Create a
vocabulary list and write the definition of each
word. If appropriate, write definition in student
friendly language.
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15. Problem Scenario:
Fuel Curiosity
NASA PROBLEM
Overview: Opportunity is the name of the Mars Exploration Rover
– B (MER-B).
This NASA mission was to land a table sized solar powered robotic
rover on the planet Mars. It is the remaining rover in NASA's ongoing
Mars Exploration Rover Mission. Launched from Earth on July 7,
2003, it landed on the Martian Meridiani Planum on January 25, 2004,
three weeks after its twin Spirit (MER-A) touched down on the other
side of the planet. Its twin, the Spirit rover, became immobile in
2009 and in 2010 ceased communications, but MER-B is still active as
of 2012.
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16. Problem Scenario:
Fuel Curiosity
Curiosity is the name of the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) rover
This NASA mission is to land and operate a car sized nuclear powered
rover on the surface of Mars. When Curiosity arrives at Mars, it will
attempt a more precise landing than attempted previously and then
help assess Mars' habitability. Curiosity’s mission is to chemically
analyze samples in various ways, including scooping up soil, drilling
rocks, and using a laser and sensor system. Four major goals are to
study Martian geology, study Martian climate, collect data for a human
mission, and determine whether Mars is or has ever been able to
support life (food, oxygen, shelter, water). Currently in transit to
Mars, it was launched November 26, 2011
and is scheduled to land on Mars at Gale Crater,
near
Mount Sharp, on August 6, 2012. 16
17. Problem Scenario:
Fuel Curiosity
NASA PROBLEM
Essential Question:
What evidence will you need to collect to
determine that Mars has ever offered
environmental conditions favorable to support
life?
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18. Problem Scenario:
Fuel Curiosity
The Challenge
You are one of NASA chemists and geologists working on a
team. Your job is to design a rover mission. Once it lands,
your team will need to determine the order of tests and
surface navigation. Your team has the first 48 hours of
the rover’s time on the planet Mars. Your team needs to
determine how to use this time efficiently. Based on the
priorities of the various researchers that you’re working
with, how are you going to plan the rover’s daily duties
during the 48 hours. It is critical to obtain soil samples
within the first 2 hours.
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19. Problem Scenario:
Fuel Curiosity
The Parameters
• You have 48 hours the first week
• You want to use the least amount of energy to
explore the largest area possible
• Develop a plan & prioritize task
• Determine what’s humanly possible (sleep, eat)
• Determine what equipment and resources the rover
contains
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21. Problem Based Learning (PBL) Process
Step 1 – Problem Scenario Phase
• Read the ill structured real world problem
• Obtain clarification about the problem and the
task.
• Gather background information on the inquiry
topic.
• Identify vocabulary words in problem
• Identify STEM skills
Step 2 – Problem Analysis Phase – Organize
Knowledge
• Facts List - known facts
• Need to Know - unknown facts
• Learning Issues - research unknown facts in order
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22. Problem Based Learning (PBL) Process
Step 3 – Conduct the Mission Phase – Test the
Hypotheses
Possible Solutions – Generate Solutions
• Brainstorm ideas on how to solve the problem
New Learning Issues to Solve Problem
• Additional resources and information are needed
to solve the problem
• Determine hands-on activities to collect and
analyze data
• Explore by collecting and analyzing actual data;
Model the situation to test the hypotheses
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23. Problem Based Learning (PBL) Process
Step 4 – Presentation Phase
• Report findings and write results of
the investigation
• Present best solution and share it
with the other students
• Defend solution/hypotheses
• Presentation to an audience
• Revise solution based on feedback
Step 5 – Evaluation Phase
• Evaluate plan
• Revise solution based on feedback
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24. Problem Based Learning (PBL)
Extended Learning Assignment
Complete assigned vocabulary words
for worksheet
Work on Mission Patch – due
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
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26. Teamwork …
• gives you the opportunity to
work together,
• you learn from each other,
• support one another, and
• accomplish more.
Together Everyone Achieves More
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