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Problem-based learning : an approach to medical education
Howard S. Barrows,Robyn Tamblyn +1 more
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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 Tamblynread more
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Promoting Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in EngineeringCourses at the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
TL;DR: In this article, the authors describe the efforts in promoting the implementation of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) at the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Johor Bahru, Malaysia, which is essentially the groundwork phase of the University-wide PBL project.
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The introduction of a problem-based option into a conventional engineering degree course
TL;DR: It is concluded that, with careful planning, it is possible to derive some of the benefits of problem-based learning by introducing courses of this type within the existing structure.
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Effective Strategies For Engaging Adult Learners
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors highlight several exemplary strategies for adult learners including, Think-Pair-Share, Tell-Help-Check, Give One, Get One, and the Immediate Feedback Assessment Test.
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Evaluating a Second Life Problem-Based Learning (PBL) demonstrator project: What can we learn?
TL;DR: The project designed, created and evaluated eight scenarios within Second Life for undergraduate courses in health care management and paramedic training, showing that SL provided a rich, engaging environment which enhanced authenticity of the scenarios, though there were issues of access and usability.
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Use of Standardized Patients for Teaching And Assessing Clinical Skills
TL;DR: The variety of methods in which schools supplement traditional instruction with standardized patients (SPs) are discussed and recent studies of the psychometric characteristics of SP-based tests are reviewed.
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