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A taxonomy of problem‐based learning methods
Author(s) -
BARROWS H. S.
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
medical education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.776
H-Index - 138
eISSN - 1365-2923
pISSN - 0308-0110
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2923.1986.tb01386.x
Subject(s) - taxonomy (biology) , computer science , term (time) , problem based learning , quality (philosophy) , mathematics education , artificial intelligence , psychology , epistemology , biology , physics , botany , quantum mechanics , philosophy
Summary. The increasingly popular term ‘problem‐based learning’ does not refer to a specific educational method. It can have many different meanings depending on the design of the educational method employed and the skills of the teacher. The many variables possible can produce wide variations in quality and in the educational objectives that can be achieved. A taxonomy is proposed to facilitate an awareness of these differences and to help teachers choose a problem‐based learning method most appropriate for their students.