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Myers, Ann – Journal of Optometric Education, 1990
Some insights from cognitive science that can be applied to professional education, particularly those relating to sources of dissonance in the traditional, linear educational model, are examined. They concern primarily the availability of information for clinical thinking and problem solving. Curricular structures facilitating implementation of…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Critical Thinking, Higher Education, Optometry

Cobb, C. H. – Optometric Education, 1992
A mechanism for using personal computer spreadsheet software to generate unique laboratory and problem assignments in optics for each student and provide corresponding solutions that can be checked quickly is described. The method minimizes some students' tendency to inspect others' solutions without solving problems themselves. Another…
Descriptors: Assignments, Computer Oriented Programs, Higher Education, Microcomputers

Kurtz, Daniel – Journal of Optometric Education, 1990
Research on the cognitive processes used by physicians during patient care (template matching, deductive logic starting with multiple hypotheses, and algorithmic logic) is examined for its applicability to optometrists and the problem-solving strategies used by optometric students in the classroom or clinic. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Allied Health Occupations Education, Cognitive Processes, Critical Thinking

Scheiman, Mitchell; And Others – Journal of Optometric Education, 1989
Questions are raised about the effectiveness of the traditional lecture method in meeting the objectives of optometric education, and the use of problem-based learning as an alternative approach is examined. (MSE)
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Lecture Method

Rumsey, Karla E.; Rumsey, Jay M. – Journal of Optometric Education, 1989
A specially designed patient assessment diagram is proposed as a means of helping optometric student clinicians develop integrative skills in the assessment and management of the patient's problem. A pilot study found students supportive of its use. (MSE)
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Clinical Experience, Diagrams, Higher Education

Potaznik, Walter; And Others – Journal of Optometric Education, 1991
A technique used to teach removal of foreign bodies from eyes uses freshly slaughtered calves' eyes in which metal particles are embedded at different depths. The approach develops both mechanical skills and problem-oriented evaluation and management of patients. Preparation and presentation of workshops using the technique are also discussed.…
Descriptors: Animals, Classroom Techniques, Higher Education, Instructional Materials

Scheiman, Mitchell; Whittaker, Steve – Journal of Optometric Education, 1991
The format and production of the portable patient problem pack, a patient simulation method designed for problem-based learning, are described. Clinical and didactic applications and development of materials specifically for optometric education are discussed and additional information for designing optometry-related materials is appended.…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Clinical Experience, Educational Strategies, Higher Education

Rouse, Michael W. – Journal of Optometric Education, 1990
A growing number of health care educators are concerned with the effectiveness of the traditional approach for educating health care practitioners. The problem-based learning approach has been advocated as an effective alternative method for addressing many current concerns and for producing a more effective doctor. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Curriculum Design, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness

Whittaker, Stephen G.; Scheiman, Mitchell – Optometric Education, 1996
An approach to teaching optometry combining didactic and problem-based teaching is described, highlighting course procedures that have evolved over a number of years. Problems are organized so students learn portions of required content, building a knowledge base while solving a succession of problems. Cases are usually presented and discussed in…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Case Studies, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Design

Buzzelli, Andrew R. – Journal of Optometric Education, 1994
At the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, a core course in pediatric optometry was revised to use a problem-centered approach and implemented with a class of 147 students. Students were assigned specific roles to distribute work evenly. A survey found students responded positively to this approach. (MSE)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Course Organization, Educational Strategies, Higher Education

Schieman, Mitchell; Whittaker, Steve – Journal of Optometric Education, 1990
The Pennsylvania College of Optometry's experience in implementing problem-based learning, usually used in small classes, in a large group instructional situation in a traditional, subject-based optometric curriculum is described. Development of a modified approach, simulated patient problems, weekly quizzes, patient notes, large- and small-group…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Class Size, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Design

Remington, Lee Ann; Roggenkamp, John R. – Optometric Education, 1994
A two-dimensional patient management problem test was designed to measure third-year optometry students' clinical competency at Pacific University (Oregon). Results suggest this evaluation method is valid and may be useful in identifying students needing to improve their clinical thinking skills. Some issues in test administration and scoring…
Descriptors: Clinical Experience, Diagnostic Tests, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education

Rouse, Michael W.; Borsting, Eric – Journal of Optometric Education, 1990
A problem-based learning approach emphasizing problem solving and self-directed learning was designed for third-year students entering vision therapy clinic rotations. The approach's use in a clinical setting, student and faculty response, and preliminary conclusions about the approach's advantages and disadvantages are discussed. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Clinical Experience, Educational Strategies, Higher Education

Imperato, Pascal James – Optometric Education, 1996
Clinical optometric education is in flux. It must meet the challenges of advances in bioscience, newer diagnostic and therapeutic modalities, a changing health care environment, and interdisciplinary learning for problem solving; engender social responsibility; promote good provider-patient relations; stress primary care; and emphasize prevention.…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Change Strategies, Clinical Diagnosis, Clinical Experience