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Problem Based Learning. Akin Osakuade. History. First used in McMasters Canada 1960s Now used worldwide Many medical schools in UK Now in many area of professional training. How is PBL different?. Traditional teaching; Information given then used to solve/illustrate problems PBL;
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Problem Based Learning Akin Osakuade
History First used in McMasters Canada 1960s Now used worldwide Many medical schools in UK Now in many area of professional training
How is PBL different? Traditional teaching; Information given then used to solve/illustrate problems PBL; Problem first then information to help solve problems defined
What you acquire Generic skills and attitudes Teamwork Chairing a group Listening Recording Cooperation Respect for colleagues' views Self directed learning and use of resources Presentation skills Critical evaluation of literature
Wider curriculum – learning skills We want clinicians who; Can think/ problem solve Can find and use resources Can work in teams Can communicate Can learn independently Based on Stanford University
Confucius (around 450 BC) "Tell me, and I will forget. Show me, and I may remember. Involve me, and I will understand.“
Why PBL • Excellent reflective learning - for E-portfolio entry • Learner centred • Helps with using existing resources to deal with complex problems • Fun way to study
References Jee Park, Stanford University PBL; www.stanford.edu/jeepark Knowles, M. (1980). The modern practice of adult education: From pedagogy toandrogogy. New York: Cambridge. Knowles, M. (1983). Adult learning and education. London: Open Universitypress Kolb, D.A. (1984) Experiential Learning: Experience as the Source of Learning and Development Prentice-Hall Inc Peille,Easton & Johnson (2001)“the year in a training practice: what has lasting value?” Medical teacher, vol 23 No2 Mills, D. (2006) Problem based learning. Higher Education Authority; www.c-sap.bham.ac.uk/resources/project-resources