A study of problem based learning approach for undergraduate students

Abstract

PBL approach is identified to develop both problem solving strategies and disciplinary knowledge bases and skills by means of subjecting the students to solve the problem offered to them. PBL is today considered to be unique as it promotes association among students, emphasizes the development of problem solving skills with respect to professional practices, develops effective reasoning and self directed learning. The main aim of this paper is to identify the importance of problem based learning in the form of identifying impact on student motivation by presenting a review of previously published work and arriving at a conclusion.