Differing Roles of the Tutor in Problem-Based Learning: The Queensland Experience.

Walsh, Laurence J.; Seymour, Gregory J.; Forrest, Alex S.; Aldred, Susan E.; Aldred, Michael J.

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Publication Date: 1998

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Differing Roles of the Tutor in Problem-Based Learning: The Queensland Experience.

Walsh, Laurence J.; Seymour, Gregory J.; Forrest, Alex S.; Aldred, Susan E.; Aldred, Michael J.

Journal of Dental Education, v62 n9 p634-39 Sep 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 attributes and training. (MSE)

Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Cooperative Learning, Dental Schools, Educational Strategies, Foreign Countries, Group Dynamics, Higher Education, Mentors, Multimedia Instruction, Problem Based Learning, Problem Solving, Professional Education, Teacher Characteristics, Teacher Qualifications, Teacher Role, Tutors

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Australia

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