Problem-based Learning (PBL): Making an impact in Education

Assessment in problem-based learning (PBL).

Problem-based learning (PBL), a relatively new approach to teaching, has been introduced in several of the medical schools in the Southeast Pacific region. This approach emphasises active, self-directed learning and puts the emphasis on the individual student and his/her role in the educational process. It is well known that assessment plays a large role in influencing student learning behaviou...

Problem Based Learning (PBL) in an Infectious Diseases Fellowship

Evaluation of problem-based learning in medical students’ education

Introduction: In traditional medical education systems much interest isplaced on the cramming of basic and clinical facts without considering theirapplicability in the future professional career. The aim of this study is to evaluatea novice medical training method (problem-based learning) as compared tothe contemporary teacher-based medical education or traditional methods.Methods: Selection of...

Problem-based Learning in Nursing Education: A Review Article

Introduction: Public health services system needs nurses with problem solving and critical thinking skills. Thus, teaching methods must be applied to nurture these skills in students. This issue has led to attention toward Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in nursing. This study was done to investigate the effect of PBL in nursing through reviewing the related literature. Methods: Using the key wo...

Problem-based learning (PBL):Developing learning capability through the WWW

One interactive learning strategy that holds considerable potential for supporting more learner centred forms of teaching and learning is problem-based learning (PBL). Problem-based learning “ ...is an approach to structuring the curriculum which involves confronting students with problems from practice which provide a stimulus for learning” (Boud & Feletti, 1997). At a more fundamental level P...