Developing a PBL-based rescue robotics course

Abstract

Problem-based learning (PBL) denotes self-determined learning and learning through discovery, activity-based education, interdisciplinary education, and self-assessment. The participants in problem based learning courses learn to analyze a subject or a problem with minimal guidance by their teacher or rather their facilitator of learning. Students find and use the suitable sources of information by themselves, and finally, compare, select and convert the results. The essential highlight of the PBL approach is the examination of authentic (real life) and complex subjects. The origin of the PBL lies in application-based technical engineering subjects and later in medical education.