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Introducing problem‐based learning into a traditional lecture course
Author(s) -
Johnson Elizabeth,
Herd Susanna,
Andrewartha Kathy,
Jones Steve,
Malcolm Susan
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
biochemistry and molecular biology education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.34
H-Index - 39
eISSN - 1539-3429
pISSN - 1470-8175
DOI - 10.1002/bmb.2002.494030020023
Subject(s) - course (navigation) , flexibility (engineering) , problem based learning , computer science , mathematics education , medical education , extension (predicate logic) , multimedia , psychology , medicine , mathematics , engineering , programming language , statistics , aerospace engineering
We have developed a short program of problem‐based learning (PBL) sessions for third year nutrition science, integrated within a traditional lecture and practical format. This course was designed to develop additional generic skills without losing the benefits of the existing course. The inherent flexibility of problem‐based sessions allows the time to both reinforce and expand the original course material. PBL has proved popular with our students, and we have measured a high degree of satisfaction with the format. Many students have requested an extension of the PBL program throughout the year.