Comparison of problem-and lecture-based pharmacology teaching.

Full Abstract

Problem-based learning (PBL) is gaining interest in many medical schools. Although various approaches have been labelled PBL, it remains unclear which approach is most appropriate for pharmacology courses. Moreover, some teachers remain sceptical about whether PBL is adequate to convey the numerous facts medical students need to memorize about drugs. However, comparisons of PBL methods with conventional lecture-based learning (LBL) methods within general pharmacology courses for medical students show that PBL students are at least as successful in standardized tests but enjoy their course to a greater extent than do LBL students.

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Author information

Author/s: Michel, Martin C (MC); Bischoff, Angela (A); Jakobs, Karl H (KH);

Affiliation: Depts of Medicine and Pharmacology, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Hufelandstr. 55, 45122, Essen, Germany. martin.michel(-atsign-)uni-essen.de

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Review

Journal: Trends in pharmacological sciences (Trends Pharmacol Sci), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2002-Apr; vol 23 (issue 4) : pp 168-70

Dates: Created 2002/04/04; Completed 2002/05/22; Revised 2006/11/15;

PMID: 11931991, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)

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Comments and Corrections

CommentIn: Trends Pharmacol Sci. 2002 Apr;23(4):162. (PMID: 11931986)

CommentIn: Trends Pharmacol Sci. 2002 Apr;23(4):162-3. (PMID: 11931987)

CommentIn: Trends Pharmacol Sci. 2002 Apr;23(4):163-4. (PMID: 11931988)

CommentIn: Trends Pharmacol Sci. 2002 Apr;23(4):164. (PMID: 11931989)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Education, Medical - methods
Humans
Pharmacology - education; methods; trends

Pharmacology - education; methods; trends
Problem-Based Learning - methods; trends
Students, Medical - psychology

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