Overview

As a student you are likely to find some major differences with a problem-based learning (PBL) approach when compared to what you have experienced elsewhere.

As a PBL student you will required to become an active learner--that is, you will need to take an active role in solving what ever problem situation you are presented with. It's a lot like the real world where you will face a range of complicated or messy issues that you will need to navigate your way through to find an acceptable solution.
You will be working in groups (often not of your choosing) to research and solve situations that are multi-layered and messy.

This type of learning, if not encountered before, is likely to make you a bit uneasy and concerned. Don't worry, this is normal. With guidance from your coaches and tutors you will quickly become use to this style of learning and find that it will make the rest of your studies easier.

How to use this site

As you can see, we have identified a bunch of questions we think you might want the answers to. Just click on these to find the information you might want to know. If you can think of any important information we've missed out let us know by e-mail.

One of the things you will realise from your studies is that there are variations within the PBL models used at CQU. To assist you with those variations we have provided you with some specific information that relates to the course or program you are studying. If you are enrolled in a PBL course choose this link to obtain the information you require.

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