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Problem Based Learning in Nursing Education

This document discusses problem-based learning (PBL) in nursing sciences. It defines PBL as an instructional method where students work in small groups to gain knowledge and problem-solving skills through self-directed learning driven by open-ended problems. The aims of PBL include developing problem solving, self-directed learning, critical thinking, and integrating different parts of the curriculum. Key characteristics are that learning is student-centered and driven by challenges. Advantages include improved long-term retrieval of information and teamwork skills, while disadvantages are that it may not improve test scores requiring memorization of facts.

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Problem Based Learning in Nursing Education

This document discusses problem-based learning (PBL) in nursing sciences. It defines PBL as an instructional method where students work in small groups to gain knowledge and problem-solving skills through self-directed learning driven by open-ended problems. The aims of PBL include developing problem solving, self-directed learning, critical thinking, and integrating different parts of the curriculum. Key characteristics are that learning is student-centered and driven by challenges. Advantages include improved long-term retrieval of information and teamwork skills, while disadvantages are that it may not improve test scores requiring memorization of facts.

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FACULTY OF NURSING SCIENCES

BY- MRS SUDHARANI


INTRODUCTION:
Problem based learning (PBL) is the basic human
learning process that allowed primitive man to
survive in his environment.

PBL is an instructional method in which students


work in small groups to gain knowledge and
acquire problem- solving skills.
DEFINITION:
“Problem based learning can have many different
meanings depending or the design of the
educational method employed and skills of the
lecturer” (Barrows 1986)

 “PBL is a complex mixture of a general


philosophy,
teaching learning objectives and goalsand
faculty attitudes and values all ofwhich
difficult to regulate and are often notare
well defined
in research reports” (Vernon & Blake 1993)
AIMS OF
PBL:
‡ Problem solving
‡ Self directed learning
‡ Small group learning
‡ Critical thinking skills
‡ Integration of different parts of the curriculum
CHARACTERISTICS OF PBL:
1) Learning is driven by challenging, open- ended
problems.
2) Learning is student centered.
3) Students work in small collaborative groups.
4) New information is acquired through self- directed
learning.
Essential Elements
ADVANTAGES:
i. It increases retrievability
ii. It promotes deep learning in students
iii. It improves presentation and feedback skill,
promoting team- working
iv. PBL helps them to learn and comprehend new
material more easily
DISADVANTAGE:
i. PBL- style courses do not perform any better in
national examinations
ii. PBL does not promote the memorization of factual
material for test
iii. Student have to develop the skill consciously

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