Problem Based Learning

In the Danish context, Problem Based Learning (PBL) provides special frames based on the Danish educational tradition, which was formed by Grundtvig, on democratic learning and free education. Some of the principles that are important in the Danish PBL-understanding are (Berthelsen et al, 1977)

  • Problem orientation
  • Interdisciplinary
  • Exemplarity
  • Participant direction
  • Group work
For more information on the PBL method at Aalborg University, please visit:
http://vbn.aau.dk/fbspretrieve/16177510/Facilitation_in_a_PBL_environment.pdf