摘要：Throughout the years, there appears to be an increase in Problem Based Learning (PBL) applications in education; and PBL related research areas.The main aim of this research is to underline the fundamentals (basic elements) of Problem Based Learning, investigate the dimensions of research approached to PBL oriented areas (with a look for the latest technology supported tools of PBL).This research showed that the most researched characteristics of PBL are; teacher & student assessments on PBL, Variety of disciplines in which PBL strategies were tried and success evaluated, Using PBL alone or with other strategies (Hybrid or Mix methods), Comparing PBL with other strategies, and new trends and tendencies in PBL related research.Our research may help us to identify the latest trends and tendencies referred to in the published studies related to “problem based learning” areas.In this research, Science Direct & Ulakbim were used as our main database resources.The sample of this study consists of 150 articles.
