Methodology of Our Learning Situation

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Hello everyone, welcome back to the blog! 💗👋In this entry we want to share with you the methodology that will guide our learning situation. It is important to explain how we are going to work, which strategies we will use, and why this approach will help us achieve meaningful learning.

Our learning situation is based on Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and Project-Based Learning (PjBL). Both approaches place students at the center of the process, encouraging them not only to acquire knowledge but also to think critically, collaborate, and apply what they learn to real-world contexts.

Problem-Based Learning (PBL)

Problem solving is understood as the intentional elimination of uncertainty through direct experiences under supervision. Depending on the level of student involvement, PBL can take different forms:

  • Level 1: Teacher-directed problem solving. The teacher provides the problem and guides the process step by step.

  • Level 2: Problems are defined by the teacher or textbook, but students design their own strategies to solve them.

  • Level 3: Students generate their own problems and decide how to solve them, working almost independently.

This progression allows learners to gradually develop autonomy and critical thinking skills.

Project-Based Learning (PjBL)

Project-Based Learning is a dynamic approach where students explore real-world problems and challenges. It inspires them to gain deeper knowledge and develop 21st-century competencies such as collaboration, communication, creativity, and problem solving.

Essential elements of PjBL include:

  • Significant content: Projects are rooted in relevant academic knowledge.

  • Driving question: An open-ended question frames the exploration.

  • Voice and choice: Students make decisions about products, processes, and time management.

  • In-depth inquiry: Learners engage in extended research and questioning.

  • Revision and reflection: Feedback and self-assessment are part of the process.

  • Public audience: Final products are presented to classmates and teacher.


Forms of PjBL:

  1. Problem-based work: Solving authentic or simulated real-world issues.

  2. Product-based work: Designing or creating tangible outcomes.

  3. Use-based work: Applying existing tools or instruments.

  4. Specific learning work: Acquiring or mastering a skill or technique.


Phases of the Project

To ensure clarity and coherence, our project will follow four phases:

  1. Project Selection: Choosing a relevant project based on students’ interests and educational value.

  2. Project Preparation: Organizing resources, defining objectives, and planning procedures.

  3. Project Implementation: Carrying out the project through research, experimentation, and collaboration.

  4. Project Evaluation: Presenting results, reflecting on the process, and assessing achievements.


Why This Methodology?

We have chosen this methodology because it transforms learning into an active, engaging, and meaningful process. Students are not passive recipients of information; instead, they become problem solvers, researchers, and creators. This approach ensures that knowledge is not only learned but also applied, transferred, and connected to real-life situations.

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