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Walsh, Laurence J.; Seymour, Gregory J.; Forrest, Alex S.; Aldred, Susan E.; Aldred, Michael J. – Journal of Dental Education, 1998
Examines the role of the tutor in the problem-based learning (PBL) curriculum at the University of Queensland (Australia) dental school, discussing changes in this role across the four years in which PBL is used. Explores different varieties of PBL, as well as group learning, tutor-free groups, the reflective role of tutors, and desirable tutor…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Cooperative Learning, Dental Schools, Educational Strategies

Shuler, Charles F.; Fincham, Alan G. – Journal of Dental Education, 1998
A study compared the performance on a national licensing examination of University of Southern California dental students in problem-based learning (PBL) versus those in conventional educational tracks. PBL track students scored significantly higher in all four discipline-based portions of the exam and also in the aggregate, and scored well in…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Allied Health Occupations Education, Comparative Analysis, Curriculum Design
Cerezo, Nancy – RMLE Online: Research in Middle Level Education, 2004
The purpose of this study was to examine problem-based learning (pbl) and how students in the middle grades math and science classroom perceived its effectiveness. Analysis of student perceptions of changes in their learning processes and self-efficacy was analyzed through student interviews. Data identified the components of changes in students'…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Self Efficacy, Problem Based Learning, Group Dynamics
Halmhuber, Nancy – 1995
This study examined different course delivery formats for an introductory special education course, focusing on their impact on student motivation, learning, and attitudes toward helping. The 3-credit course was offered in two formats: a traditional course format (one large lecture section that met for 100 minutes once a week for 150 students and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Cooperative Learning, Course Organization, Disabilities
Walker, Doris McEwen – 1995
Indiana University South Bend (IUSB) School Leadership Project has adopted as a central educational strategy, problem based learning and its sub-model, problems of practice, in its program to prepare school leaders. Problems of practice is an active learning model that involves students in taking responsibility for their learning by immersing…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Administrator Education, Certification, College Instruction
Hill, Janette R.; Land, Susan M. – 1998
This paper presents a framework and model for design of open-ended learning environments (OELEs). First, an overview is presented that addresses key characteristics of OELEs, including: use of meaningful, complex contexts; provision of tools and resources; learner reflection and self-monitoring; and social, material, or technological scaffolding.…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Constructivism (Learning), Educational Environment, Educational Technology
Clovis, Christopher J. – Science Education Review, 2005
In Ontario, the secondary school science curriculum advocates the use of laboratory activities to reinforce specific scientific concepts and promotes the development of skills in scientific investigation and communication. Students in biology courses are often expected to identify unknown substances using standard tests, but rarely are these tests…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Biology, Secondary School Science, Scientific Concepts
Deutsch, Charles; Merseth, Katherine – 2002
This paper includes four cases that may be incorporated into a variety of preservice teacher education classes such as foundations of education, current issues in education, curriculum methods, administration and supervision, or classroom management. Each case includes discussion questions, a fact sheet, and references. The four cases are: (1)…
Descriptors: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Case Method (Teaching Technique), Case Studies, Elementary Secondary Education
Sage, Sara M. – 2000
This paper describes and examines the experiences of eight learners and two teachers in an online distance education graduate course taught using an asynchronous program and a problem-based learning (PBL) pedagogy. The course, "Integrating the Internet across the Curriculum," was offered by Indiana University Bloomington as a 6-week…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Constructivism (Learning), Decision Making, Distance Education
Lautenbacher, Glenn E.; Mahling, Dirk E. – 1997
This paper presents interface guidelines from research at the University of Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania) School of Information Sciences in developing a collaborative, problem-based learning environment for the World Wide Web. The lessons learned are based on student use and evaluation of three interface prototypes over the course of 3 years and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces, Computer Mediated Communication, Cooperative Learning

Wilkerson, LuAnn – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1996
A model of classroom characteristics and interaction is used to examine the roles of group size, problem types, and student behaviors, central concerns in problem-based learning, in medical education. The model incorporates six classroom dimensions, including four process variables (classroom organization, learning task, teacher's instruction,…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Classroom Communication, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques

Busto, Usoa; And Others – American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 1994
A University of Toronto (Canada) fourth-year pharmacy course on drug abuse and dependence focuses on pharmacists' role in detection and prevention and on student knowledge of assessment and treatment. The course is case or problem based and uses a combination of self, peer, and instructor evaluation on aspects of student performance. (MSE)
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Case Studies, Classroom Techniques, Course Content

Duncan-Hewitt, Wendy C. – American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 1992
A University of Toronto pharmaceutics course which organizes information about physical chemistry around real problems, presented as case studies or laboratory projects, is described. Problems were addressed in class discussions or by unsupervised eight-student groups using self- and group evaluation procedures. Results are discussed, and three…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Chemistry, Course Descriptions, Evaluation Methods

Roth, Wolff-Michael – School Science and Mathematics, 1993
Provides an example of the integration of science and mathematics learning of one high school physics student in a constructivist classroom. Discusses the student's integration of mathematical and nonmathematical representations and of different mathematical representations in a nonuniform acceleration experiment. Describes a model for integrating…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Constructivism (Learning), Graphs, Integrated Activities

Hendricson, William D.; And Others – Academic Medicine, 1993
A survey of 143 North American medical schools elicited information about school response to recommendations for revitalization of the medical curriculum and other reforms (graduation competencies, community-based training, interdisciplinary courses, problem-based learning, evaluation improvement). Results indicate centralization of curriculum…
Descriptors: Centralization, Change Strategies, Committees, Competency Based Education