Problem-based learning ideas for scenarios

Problem-based learning ideas for scenarios

At the ESCalate seminar on Problem-based learning held on February 27th, 2009 at the GTCS in Edinburgh, delegates were asked to work on ideas for scenarios. The downloads on this page are the results of their discussions. Some use a template, some do not, and it must be noted that these scenarios were the results of one afternoon’s work and are initial thoughts; it is accepted that a lot more time is needed to perfect the art of scenario writing. Nonetheless, the ideas here are thought-provoking and the beginnings of the development of the concept of Problem-based learning amongst these colleagues. It is hoped that they will be useful to stimulate your own ideas.

Pupils

  1. Young male, 14 – isolated in school, bright but underachieving.
  2. 16 year old girl of exceptionally attractive appearance and very high ability.
  3. Boy with primary school report of being gifted in mathematics.
  4. Male, 12 years old, shy, small for his age, good at sport, free school meals, good at Maths, no friends.
  5. Boy 8/9 with specific learning difficulties and a statement.
  6. Pupil moving into class, following father’s retirement from the forces.
  7. Y3 pupil not interested in reading.

Student teachers

  1. Student teacher - dedicated, thorough, worrier, fussy, keen, motivated, caring.
  2. First year male student teacher who is experiencing difficulties adjusting to the teacher education programme.
  3. A PGCE primary trainee teacher on a school placement, finding it challenging.
  4. Student teacher, keen, young, shy, anxious.
  5. Pre-service teacher on teaching practice.
  6. Teacher working with class which has a sizeable number of pupils with Additional Support Needs.
  7. A recently qualified teacher preparing for a meeting to discuss the introduction of a new reading scheme.
  8. Organising a school visit – one pupil has hearing difficulties, one a broken leg.