PBL for Learning Reimagined: The “What”

About This Course

This Basic-level CPD programme on PBL tailored specifically for the adult learning context in Singapore. It fills a current gap by offering a clear, practice-based entry point into PBL for adult educators who may have heard of the approach but not experienced or applied it meaningfully.

What sets this programme apart:
Foundational, not theoretical: Participants will not only learn about PBL, but will experience it firsthand and reflect on its potential in their own teaching

Adult learning-focused: This course anchors discussion and application within adult learning settings and principles

Bridges curiosity to practice: Designed as a springboard for those exploring PBL, it offers clear, practical takeaways to begin experimenting with PBL elements

Scaffolded into a learning pathway: This workshop serves as the “B” (Basic) entry point into a broader progression, including intermediate and applied levels on designing problem triggers and applying PBL in workplace contexts.

As Singapore’s workforce transitions in response to Industry 4.0, there is increasing demand for learning that builds problem-solving, critical thinking, and self-directed learning skills. PBL offers a powerful pedagogical model to meet these needs, but many adult educators are unfamiliar with how it works in practice in a classroom.

This course addresses a critical gap in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for adult educators by demystifying PBL and grounding it in the context of adult learning. As education providers shift toward more learner-centred and agile approaches, foundational understanding of PBL becomes essential.