Problem based learning (PBL) : A conundrum

- Wells, Samantha, Warelow, Philip, Jackson, Karen

Title
Problem based learning (PBL) : A conundrum
Creator
Wells, Samantha; Warelow, Philip; Jackson, Karen
Date
2009
Type
Text; Journal article
Identifier
http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/HandleResolver/1959.17/41430
Identifier
vital:2344
Identifier
ISSN:1037-6178
Abstract
Problem Based Learning (PBL) using minimal guided instruction is used as an educational strategy across a broad variety of disciplines in the tertiary sector. This paper includes some of the strengths and weaknesses of PBL, both in general and in relation to the health care setting, encompassing some of its philosophical underpinnings and its methodological approach. In an effort to explore some of the benefits and problems with PBL in the work setting, this account will comprise a realistic rather than idealistic focus and will include a range of perspectives from both a facilitator and student standpoint. We suggest that PBL is a useful strategy across a comprehensive nursing degree programme (as the ideal) provided the learning programme is supported financially and that its ideal creed which supports a small group approach are adhered to. What we find is that reality is often different, with individual facilitators condensing their PBL programmes to incorporate a modified PBL approach with this personalised approach often taking strength away from the original conceptions of PBL. What we suggest here is that these circumstances constitute a conundrum.
Publisher
e-Content Management
Relation
Contemporary Nurse Vol. 33, no. 2 (2009), p. 191-201
Rights
Copyright e-Content Management
Rights
Open Access
Rights
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Subject
Problem based learning; Nursing; Implementation; Benefits; Difficulties
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