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Student Perspective. Problem Based Learning. Traditional Lecture . Structured Knew expectations for exam Felt more advantaged Focused on lecture topics Did not use external resources Lecture was preparation for case study interviews. Time I ndependent learning style
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Student Perspective Problem Based Learning Traditional Lecture Structured Knew expectations for exam Felt more advantaged Focused on lecture topics Did not use external resources Lecture was preparation for case study interviews • Time • Independent learning style • Unknown expectations • Focused on details • Motivation • Preparation for case study interviews • Felt unsure – teacher’s experience
Comments from PBL Do you prefect lecture or PBL? Adequate info for Case Study? Adequate Had access to adequate materials Time for research and questions Inadequate Confusion of expectation Interview questions were unnatural Mixed • Traditional Lecture • Hearing to reiterate • Allows focus and summary • Still allows additional research • PBL • Allows research flexibility based on personal interest • Unsure of focus area pertaining to the topic
Comments from PBL Did group work enhance confidence in Case Studies? Which method would have prompted harder work? Traditional Lecture helps focus and retention PBL Spent more time reading book Either None • Yes • more aspects were covered with group • Additional insights • No – worried about dividing questions and group work • More confidence with own answers • Less time for learning & researching topic
Comments from Traditional Lecture Do you prefect lecture or PBL? Adequate info for Case Study? Adequate Helped formulate interview questions! Interview questions were appropriate Inadequate “Client” didn’t know labs values • Traditional Lecture • Explanation of material • Know expectations • Teacher’s experience • PBL • Easiest with less complex topics
Comments from Traditional Lecture Did group work enhance confidence in Case Studies? Which method would have prompted harder work? Traditional Saved time for predetermining interview questions PBL More time spent researching More time spent formulating interview questions Either Both require time • Yes • Share thoughts and opinions • More information was covered! • No • Work not evenly divided • Time spent dividing work • Time spent accommodating everyone’s opinions • More confident with own work