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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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TL;DR: This article explores the potential of extending communication through artefacts to heterogeneous, anonymous and asynchronous learner communities by drawing on existing work, e.g. in the areas of "social navigation" and recommender systems.
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Assessment in basic science instruction: directions for practice and research.
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TL;DR: Assessment of students' understanding of the basic biomedical sciences during the basic science component of medical education and some of the special assessment issues and problems that arise in the context of problem-based learning (PBL) are discussed.
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A computer simulation designed for problem-based learning.
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Developing a problem-based learning simulation: An economics unit on trade
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Problem-Based Learning (PBL): Conceptions and Approaches of Undergraduate Students of Nursing
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