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Problem-based learning : an approach to medical education
01 Jan 1980-
TL;DR: This book presents the scientific basis of problem-based learning and goes on to describe the approaches to problem- based medical learning that have been developed over the years at McMaster University, largely by Barrows and Tamblyn.
Abstract: In this book, the authors address some basic problems in the learning of biomedical science, medicine, and the other health sciences Students in most medical schools, especially in basic science courses, are required to memorize a large number of ""facts,"" facts which may or may not be relevant to medical practice Problem-based learning has two fundamental postulates--the learning through problem-solving is much more effective for creating a body of knowledge usable in the future, and that physician skills most important for patients are problem-solving skills, rather than memory skills This book presents the scientific basis of problem-based learning and goes on to describe the approaches to problem-based medical learning that have been developed over the years at McMaster University, largely by Barrows and Tamblyn
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TL;DR: Students on a four-year BSc honours in nursing programme evaluated the use of fictional families within problem-based learning (PBL) scenarios to study the longitudinal aspects of health care and family dynamics, and to aid the integration of course work elements.
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06 Jan 2003
TL;DR: This study examines the questions and statements that students and the facilitator generated as they traversed a complex conceptual space and identified several specific strategies that supported the goals of helping students construct causal explanations, reason effectively, and become self-directed learners.
Abstract: This paper describes a detailed analysis of a problem-based learning group to understand how an expert facilitator supports collaborative knowledge construction. The study examines the questions and statements that students and the facilitator generated as they traversed a complex conceptual space. The facilitator tended to use open-ended metacognitive questioning and never offered new ideas. His contributions built on the students thinking. These moves helped support deep student engagement with conceptual knowledge. Several specific strategies were identified that supported the goals of helping students construct causal explanations, reason effectively, and become self-directed learners. Studying facilitation in a face-to-face situation provides some guidance in designing support to use in an online problem-based learning environment; however, considerable adaptation is necessary as some facilitation can be built into the system but other facilitation may need to be done by a human tutor. Implications for CSCL system design for problem-based learning as well as preliminary experience with an online PBL system is discussed.
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...PBL is an instructional method in which students learn through solving problems and reflecting on their experiences [5]....
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors report on the implementation of Problem Based Learning (PBL) into a core first year unit in the Science Faculty at the University of South Australia in 2007.
Abstract: Problem based learning is a successful teaching and learning strategy used to engage students in deep rather than surface learning and where the learning is student focused rather than teacher focused (Biggs, 1999; 2003). The strategy is also successful in aligning university courses with the real-life professional work which students are expected to undertake on graduation. At this university, plans to introduce PBL into a number of units taught in the Science Faculty were initiated in 2006, to improve student engagement and enrich the student learning experience at the first year level. This paper reports on the implementation of PBL into a core first year unit in 2007. Data for the research were gathered through student surveys and semi-structured interviews. While the implementation is perceived as a successful strategy, to achieve both aims there are still challenges, linked to group processes, to overcome.
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Cites background from "Problem-based learning : an approac..."
...Problem based learning was popularised during the 1960s as a result of research by Barrows (Barrows & Tamblyn, 1980)....
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TL;DR: This article provides guidance in the design of high-fidelity, authentic simulations, even in the absence of technologically advanced simulators.
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