Accession Number:

ADA289444

Title:

Problem Based Learning in Medical Education: A Qualitative Study of Curriculum Design and Students' Experience in an Experimental Program.

Descriptive Note:

Doctoral thesis,

Corporate Author:

AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH

Personal Author(s):

• Davis, Stephen S.

Report Date:

1994-11-01

Pagination or Media Count:

281.0

Abstract:

The purpose of this research is to understand a problem- based learning curriculum as applied to the College of Medicine at The Ohio State University and to study students experience within it. The chapter begins with a brief synopsis of problem-based learning and a definition of the term curriculum. Reasons for the study are offered next, followed by the research methodology, research questions, and the boundaries of the study.

Descriptors:

• *EDUCATION
• *PROBLEM SOLVING
• *LEARNING
• METHODOLOGY
• STUDENTS
• TEACHING METHODS
• CYCLES
• IDENTIFICATION
• BOUNDARIES
• MEDICINE
• RESOURCES

Subject Categories:

• Psychology

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE