Authentic Problem Solving and Learning: Lessons Learned and Moving Forward

Abstract

This chapter provides reflections on the range of PBL research and practices reported in this volume. Empirical assessments of a variety of PBL approaches are discussed, as well as issues related to effectively teaching PBL in schools. There are also important considerations in this volume related to the relationship of pedagogies such as PBL in cultural and social contexts, with an emphasis on Asia. Still, there is an important question to be asked: How might PBL as a field of research and educational practice advance and move forward? I suggest that researchers should consider three main areas to advance the field: theoretically informed PBL, pedagogical sequences to informed PBL, and technology-enabled PBL.