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Tutorless PBL groups in a medical school.(problem-based learning)

Academic Exchange Quarterly

| December 22, 2006 | Clark, Laurie C.; Eddy, W. Stephen; Stone, Sherril M.; Thomason, Danny E.; Thurman, Christopher C. | COPYRIGHT 2006 Rapid Intellect Group, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Abstract

Problem-based learning (PBL) has become a popular teaching method in medical schools because of its emphasis on developing problem solving skills as well as delivering course content. Typically PBL depends on the availability of significant numbers of faculty to function as small group "tutors" and is therefore very resource intensive. This study compared achievement of content knowledge and student satisfaction in tutorless and physician facilitated small groups in a 2nd year medical school course, and found no significant difference in these areas between the two groups. The one significant difference found was that students in groups with tutors ...

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