An explanation of the five E's approach: Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate and Evaluate (Miami Museum of Science).

The Center was established by the Illinois Math and Science Academy to engage in PBL research, information exchange, teacher training, and curriculum development in K-16 educational settings.

A set of links to major models for instruction.

PBL is both a curriculum and a process. The curriculum consists of carefully selected and designed problems that demand from the learner acquisition of critical knowledge, problem solving proficiency, self-directed learning strategies, and team participation skills. The process replicates the commonly used systemic approach to resolving problems or meeting challenges that are encountered in life and career.

The BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium emphasizes the 3 P's of science education: Problem-posing, Problem-solving and Peer Persuasion.

Information on the theory and methodology; includes interactive spaces as well as examples. (Sylvia Chard)

An explanation of the Socratic method of teaching by guided questioning.