Schedule of Activities for Problem

Day One:

discuss problem based learning

present first part of problem

break up into groups of four

decide on what needed to know to answer question

preview online resources

carry out initial investigation

Day Two:

share initial research results

present second part of problem

in groups, assign four roles

reconvene in groups according to role

decide on research agenda for roles

carry out further research

Day Three:

reconvene in groups according to role

discuss and develop positions

Day Four:

reconvene in original groups

negotiate among four roles

begin to draft final report

Day Five:

present and hand in reports