Mastering Problem-Based Learning in Health Profession Programs: Principles, Procedures, and Best Practices (PDF)

by Santiago Lorenzo (ed.), Bei Zhang (ed.)

The book “Mastering Problem-Based Learning: Principles, Procedures, and Best Practices” is a collective and collaborative work by ten PBL experts who possess an insightful understanding of PBL, extensive experience, and a successful track record, particularly in medical and health education. This book provides practical wisdom and helpful tips, aimed at guiding educators and administrators in medical, dental, pharmacy, nursing schools, or allied health institutions to:

1.Design and implement a PBL curriculum with vision, strategy, and appropriate use of resources.

2.Construct PBL cases and facilitator guides aligned with educational goals and learning outcomes.

3.Transform and develop teachers from being instructors to becoming facilitators.

4.Advise students through PBL to overcome challenges and avoid pitfalls.

5.Facilitate a PBL session to promote active learning.

6.Create and manage PBL examinations.

7.Generate meaningful feedback for both PBL facilitators and learners for continuous improvement.

8.Migrate PBL from traditional physical classrooms to online environments.

9.Adopt AI in the practice of PBL.

10.Overcome challenges and avoid pitfalls in PBL implementation.