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Peer reviewedMandin, Henry; And Others – Academic Medicine, 1997
Research reveals that successful problem solvers must possess comprehensive knowledge, and more importantly, have appropriate knowledge organization and understanding. A new taxonomy of medical problems is recommended, and it is suggested that the traditional hypothetico-deductive strategy for problem-based learning be replaced by scheme-driven…
Descriptors: Competence, Higher Education, Medical Education, Medical Students
Peer reviewedNathanson, Stephen – Journal of Legal Education, 1994
A law professor explains how he came to view legal problem solving as the driving concept in law school curriculum design and draws on personal experience and a survey of students concerning teaching methods in a commercial law course. He outlines six curriculum design principles for teaching legal problem solving. (MSE)
Descriptors: Business Administration Education, Curriculum Design, Higher Education, Legal Education (Professions)
Peer reviewedBranda, Luis A. – Journal of Dental Education, 1990
The last decade has shown a steady increase in the introduction of problem-based learning (PBL) in the education of health professionals. A variety of medical and dental schools have implemented PBL using different formats incorporating self-directed and small-group learning, illustrating the many options this combination of techniques offers.…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Dental Schools, Dentists, Educational Strategies
Peer reviewedBarrows, Howard S. – Journal of Dental Education, 1998
Describes "authentic" problem-based learning (PBL) as a specific teaching method that addresses all the educational objectives possible with PBL: acquisition of a rich body of deeply understood knowledge; development of effective clinical problem-solving skills; and development of an insatiable curiosity and a desire for continuous learning…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Clinical Teaching (Health Professions), Curriculum Design, Educational Objectives
Peer reviewedEngel, Francoise E.; Hendricson, William D. – Journal of Dental Education, 1994
A case-based, student-centered instructional model designed to mimic orthodontic problem solving and decision making in dental general practice is described. Small groups of students analyze case data, then record and discuss their diagnoses and treatments. Students and instructors rated the seminars positively, and students reported improved…
Descriptors: Case Method (Teaching Technique), Case Studies, Clinical Diagnosis, Decision Making
Direct linkHerrington, Tony; Herrington, Jan – Information Science Publishing, 2006
As greater accountability in higher education grows, authentic learning has found a prominent place in the education agenda. Technology continues to open up possibilities for innovative and effective learning opportunities, and students and teachers are no longer happy to accept familiar classroom-based pedagogies that rely on content delivery and…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Educational Environment, Student Centered Curriculum, Graduate Study
