Introduction to PBL- Lesson Four by DBE-E3 published on 2022-05-10T11:58:51Z In the last lesson we looked at what a caring environment is and why it is so important. In this lesson we will look at what it means to create an enabling learning environment. An ENABLING environment is a S.P.E.C.I.A.L. learning environment. It is crucial for the growth of an entrepreneurial mindset and requires a CARING environment to be effective. A S.P.E.C.I.A.L. learning environment is an environment where there are opportunities for Social Interaction, where learning has Purpose and meaning, where learners can experience Enjoyment and Curiosity, and where there is a place for Iteration, Active engagement and Learner autonomy. The principles of S.P.E.C.I.A.L. are the principles of effective learning and should be sustained throughout the schooling process. Genre Learning