Rethinking the lecture: The application of problem based learning methods to atypical contexts
Problem based learning is a teaching and learning strategy that uses a problematic stimulus as a means of motivating and directing students to develop and acquire knowledge. Problem based learning is a strategy that is typically used with small groups attending a series of sessions. This article des...
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| description | Problem based learning is a teaching and learning strategy that uses a problematic stimulus as a means of motivating and directing students to develop and acquire knowledge. Problem based learning is a strategy that is typically used with small groups attending a series of sessions. This article describes the principles of problem based learning and its application in atypical contexts; large groups attending discrete, stand-alone sessions. The principles of problem based learning are based on Socratic teaching, constructivism and group facilitation. To demonstrate the application of problem based learning in an atypical setting, this article focuses on the graduate nurse intake from a teaching hospital. The groups are relatively large and meet for single day sessions. The modified applications of problem based learning to meet the needs of atypical groups are described. This article contains a step by step guide of constructing a problem based learning package for large, single session groups. Nurse educators facing similar groups will find they can modify problem based learning to suit their teaching context. |
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| spelling | curtin-20.500.11937-329502018-10-04T03:15:26Z Rethinking the lecture: The application of problem based learning methods to atypical contexts Rogal, S. Snider, Paul Problem based learning Critical thinking Problem solving Continuing education Problem based learning is a teaching and learning strategy that uses a problematic stimulus as a means of motivating and directing students to develop and acquire knowledge. Problem based learning is a strategy that is typically used with small groups attending a series of sessions. This article describes the principles of problem based learning and its application in atypical contexts; large groups attending discrete, stand-alone sessions. The principles of problem based learning are based on Socratic teaching, constructivism and group facilitation. To demonstrate the application of problem based learning in an atypical setting, this article focuses on the graduate nurse intake from a teaching hospital. The groups are relatively large and meet for single day sessions. The modified applications of problem based learning to meet the needs of atypical groups are described. This article contains a step by step guide of constructing a problem based learning package for large, single session groups. Nurse educators facing similar groups will find they can modify problem based learning to suit their teaching context. 2008 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/32950 10.1016/j.nepr.2007.09.001 Elsevier Ltd. restricted |
| spellingShingle | Problem based learning Critical thinking Problem solving Continuing education Rogal, S. Snider, Paul Rethinking the lecture: The application of problem based learning methods to atypical contexts |
| title | Rethinking the lecture: The application of problem based learning methods to atypical contexts |
| title_full | Rethinking the lecture: The application of problem based learning methods to atypical contexts |
| title_fullStr | Rethinking the lecture: The application of problem based learning methods to atypical contexts |
| title_full_unstemmed | Rethinking the lecture: The application of problem based learning methods to atypical contexts |
| title_short | Rethinking the lecture: The application of problem based learning methods to atypical contexts |
| title_sort | rethinking the lecture: the application of problem based learning methods to atypical contexts |
| topic | Problem based learning Critical thinking Problem solving Continuing education |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/32950 |