The Challenge of Problem-based Learning

by David Boud, Grahame Feletti

Overview

Problem-based learning is a way of constructing and teaching courses using problems as the stimulus and focus for student activity. This edition looks at the topic in the light of changes since the first edition (1991). There are new chapters on the impact of PBL, and inquiry and action learning.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780749425609
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/01/1998
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	354
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

David Boud, Grahame Feletti

Table of Contents

Not just a method; framework for PBL; why is PBL a challenge; good planning; persevering with PBL; conversion to PBL; PBL at Harvard; organizational impediments; selection of health problems; innovation in nursing issues in conventional programme; preparing tertiary teachers; hybrid model at Harvard; case writing at Harvard; becoming a PBL tutor; PBL in mechanical engineering; PBL in social work; PBL in optometry; PBL in architecture; PBL in inquiry and action learning; PBL in law practice; industrial enhancement; PBL in management; assessment in architecture; what'should be assessed; strategies for assessment; learning for assessment; evaluating the impact of PBL; PBL - only way? praxis of situation improving; limits of PBL.

Editorial Reviews

I seriously doubt that anyone would be disappointed by this excellent work.
—Teaching and Learning in Medicine

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