The problem should rely on the student to infer these things from the presented problem and quest for discovery when possible - rather than lecture.
Problem Creation
Scope
Simple - Complex
Single VS Multidisiplinary
Easy - Diffiult
Weiss, Tan, Dutch
Weiss*
Annotations:
Designing Problems to Promote Higher Order Thinking
http://www.learningdomain.com/design.problems.pdf
Tan*
Annotations:
Problem-based Learning Innovation: Using problems to power learning in the 21st century
http://www.amazon.com/Problem-based-Learning-Innovation-problems-learning/dp/9812437177
Dutch*
Annotations:
The Power of Problem Based Learning
http://www.amazon.com/Power-Problem-Based-Learning-Barbara-Duch/dp/1579220371
Implementation
Medical School Model
Group Size 7-10
Class Time: Very Little to None
Supervised Work
Floating Facilitator Model
Group Size 3-5
Facilitator "Floats"
Asks Questions
Checks Understanding
Problem Solving Framework
Nelson*
Annotations:
Problem Solving Through Design
https://login.proxy.library.emory.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=tfh&AN=11063299&site=eds-live