Exploratory Factor Analysis of Students' Ratings of a Problem-Based Learning Curriculum.

Kalaian, Hripsime A.; Mullan, Patricia B.

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Publication Date: 1996

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Exploratory Factor Analysis of Students' Ratings of a Problem-Based Learning Curriculum.

Kalaian, Hripsime A.; Mullan, Patricia B.

Academic Medicine, v71 n4 p390-92 Apr 1996

A study of 71 Michigan State University medical school students in their first semester of a problem-based curriculum found that students' initial dependence on tutors progressed to an emphasis on learning resources. This result was congruent with the theoretical model of the dynamics of problem-based learning. (Author/MSE)

Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Higher Education, Medical Education, Medical Schools, Medical Students, Problem Based Learning, Problem Solving, Professional Education, Student Attitudes, Student Development, Study Skills, Theory Practice Relationship, Tutors

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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