Problem-Based Learning

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Techniques used by "expert" and "non-expert" tutors to facilitate problem-based learning tutorials in an undergraduate medical curriculum.

BACKGROUND: There is inconclusive debate within the literature as to whether the best problem-based learning (PBL) tutors are subject experts or not. The debate hinges on whether knowledgeable tutors are tempted to intervene too often in PBL discussions ...
Andrea Gilkison (Med Educ, 200301)
techniques-expert-non-expert-tutors-facilitate-problem-based-learning.asp

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Does problem-based learning lead to deficiencies in basic science knowledge? An empirical case on anatomy.

INTRODUCTION: Problem-based learning (PBL) is supposed to enhance the integration of basic and clinical sciences. In a non-integrative curriculum, these disciplines are generally taught in separate courses. Problem-based learning students perceive ...
Katinka J A H Prince, Henk van Mameren, Nelien Hylkema, Jan Drukker, Albert J J A Scherpbier, Cees P M van der Vleuten (Med Educ, 200301)
problem-based-learning-lead-deficiencies-basic-science-knowledge.asp

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Practice makes perfect: the critical role of mixed practice in the acquisition of ECG interpretation skills.

PURPOSE: To examine the effect of instructional format on medical students learning of ECG diagnosis. METHOD: Two experiments employed different learning and practice methods. In the first, students were randomly allocated to one of two instructional ...
Rose M Hatala, Lee R Brooks, Geoffrey R Norman (Adv Health Sci Educ Theory Pract, 2003)
practice-makes-perfect-critical-role-mixed-practice-acquisition-ecg.asp

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The role of interactive training skills courses in medical education at the Ankara University School of Medicine.

BACKGROUND: The Department of Medical Education at Ankara University School of Medicine offered a teaching program for their physician educators. One hundred and fifty professors from different disciplines attended this 5-day training course. ...
Ferda Ozyurda, Fulya Dökmeci, Ozden Palaoglu, Berna Arda (Teach Learn Med, 2002SUMMER)
role-interactive-training-skills-courses-medical-education-ankara.asp

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Differences between students in problem-based and lecture-based curricula measured by clerkship performance ratings at the beginning of the third year.

BACKGROUND: Problem-based learning (PBL) is being incorporated into more medical curricula, but its influence on subsequent clinical performance remains unclear. PURPOSE: To determine if PBL leads to better scores for fund of knowledge or clinical ...
Carol F Whitfield, Elizabeth A Mauger, Jeffrey Zwicker, Erik B Lehman (Teach Learn Med, 2002FALL)
differences-students-problem-based-lecture-based-curricula-measured.asp

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Use of theory to interpret elements of change.

Actions useful in reducing unacceptable variation in physicians clinical activities have been identified through critical reviews of randomized controlled trials, and, from them, Richard Grol proposed six elements of effective change for mounting ...
Henry B Slotnick, Marianna B Shershneva (J Contin Educ Health Prof, 2002FALL)
theory-interpret-elements-change.asp

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Using animation to help students learn computer algorithms.

This paper compares the effects of graphical study aids and animation on the problem-solving performance of students learning computer algorithms. Prior research has found inconsistent effects of animation on learning, and we believe this is partly ...
Richard Catrambone, A Fleming Seay (Hum Factors, 2002FALL)
animation-help-students-learn-computer-algorithms.asp

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Experiential learning in health administration: a new approach for new times.

A balance of experiential and didactic learning is essential to develop managers and leaders for early and mid-career positions in the healthcare administration profession. This article suggests pedagogical methods that enhance experiential learning. It ...
Kenneth R White (J Health Adm Educ, 2002FALL)
experiential-learning-health-administration-new-approach-new-times.asp

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The dominant influence of social context on CEO learning in health care: a challenge to traditional management continuing education and development.

Little is known about their learning preferences of the health care industrys most senior executives, particularly CEOs. This paper focuses on the "powerful mechanisms for CEO learning" made available to health care managers through "exclusive learning ...
Thomas W Chapman, Sharon Confessorre (J Health Adm Educ, 2002FALL)
dominant-influence-social-context-ceo-learning-health-care-challenge.asp

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Utility of the case-method approach for the integration of clinical and basic science in surgical education.

BACKGROUND: Although students develop experience in integrating clinical and basic scientific knowledge, it may be difficult for them to do so in patient management. Formalized instructions using case discussions that involve the integration of basic ...
Derrick J Beech, Floyd R Domer (J Cancer Educ, 2002FALL)
utility-case-method-approach-integration-clinical-basic-science.asp