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Problem-Based Learning: A Bridge between Planning Education and Planning Practice

Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia; anne.shepherd{at}arch.gatech.edu

Bryna Cosgrif

William McDonough + Partners, Architects and Planners, Charlottesville, Virginia.

Problem-based learning (PBL) is a promising educational method to help students acquire the skills and knowledge to be more effective practitioners. Students learn how to learn as they tackle a real-world planning problem. The instructor, as a cognitive coach, ensures that students are active, collaborative, and reflective problem-solvers. In this article, we explore the theoretical foundations and the practical benefits of problem-based learning for planning education. We detail a process for implementing problem-based learning in the classroom, illustrated with an example from a planning course. This article suggests that PBL can help to bridge the gap between planning education and practice, and can help to improve traditional methods of academic instruction.

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