PBL process framework: systematic problem exploration, knowledge expansion, and authentic problems¶

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Evidence · 2 claims (2 for) · 1 study (1 causal), q2 · 0 of 1 report an effect size · 2 claims rest on one study

Description¶

In its discussion, the article frames why PBL works via a process account: the problem-solving process "was guided by a framework where students learn to explore and analyse problems systematically (Dochy et al., 2005)", making students proactive and expanding existing knowledge bases. Students use varied information sources including informal peer discussion, integrating knowledge across disciplines, and PBL "provides channels for students to experience authentic problems (Savery & Duffy, 1995)", increasing involvement and innovative, creative solution approaches. In contrast, non-PBL lecture-based learning leaves students passive, memorizing and relying on notes.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

A trigger problem given by a facilitator, discussion to find solutions, information gathering, meetings, interaction, and presentation preparation

Constraints¶

The account is the authors' interpretation of prior literature, not a tested mechanism in this study

Target Learners¶

undergraduate students

Learning Goals¶

problem solving skills
critical and creative thinking
knowledge integration across disciplines

Claims¶

Problem Based Learning

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

Z. Abdul Kadir, N. H. Abdullah, E. Anthony, B. Mohd Salleh & R. Kamarulzaman. (2016). Does Problem-Based Learning Improve Problem Solving Skills?—A Study among Business Undergraduates at Malaysian Premier Technical University. International Education Studies, 9(5). https://doi.org/10.5539/ies.v9n5p166

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`type`	`design`
`id`	`pbl-process-framework-authentic-problems`
`title`	`PBL process framework: systematic problem exploration, knowledge expansion, and authentic problems`
`description`	`In its discussion, the article frames why PBL works via a process account: the problem-solving process "was guided by a framework where students learn to explore and analyse problems systematically (Dochy et al., 2005...`
`status`	`review`
`generated`	by `process:settle-candidates` on `2026-11-01`
`trust`	unverified — no one has confirmed this page's content
`sources`	1 — `z-abdul-kadir-2016`

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