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ERIC Number: EJ808512
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005-Dec
Pages: 3
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ISSN: ISSN-1042-9670
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Innovations in the Teaching of Behavioral Sciences in the Preclinical Curriculum
Mack, Kevin
Academic Psychiatry, v29 n5 p471-473 Dec 2005
Objective: In problem-based learning curricula, cases are usually clustered into identified themes or organ systems. While this method of aggregating cases presents clear advantages in terms of resource alignment and student focus, an alternative "hidden cluster" approach provides rich opportunities for content integration. Method: The author describes such a model, with report on the extent of integration of behavioral science content across all cases. Results: First-, second- and third-year students were shown to have no significant difference in the percentage of behavioral science learning issues they generated. Conclusion: Due to the growing need to integrate behavioral science concepts into all areas of medical education, a better understanding of programs' successes in this area seems warranted.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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