The Use of PBL in a Library Course Via Online Distance Learning

The author defines problem-based learning (PBL), an instructional method used by teachers and professors to teach problem solving and to replace rote memorization and passive learning. PBL's benefits, its process, its differences from traditional teaching, and its association with John Dewey's progressive movement and constructivism, are also included. Next, the author states that PBL works well with many courses in library schools. Finally, the author explains how her case study unit in a school library media administration course has been replaced with a PBL unit.