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Problem-based learning online: perceptions of health science students.

Ruta K Valaitis1, Wendy A Sword, Bob Jones

  • 1School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. valaitis@mcmaster.ca

Advances in Health Sciences Education : Theory and Practice
|September 30, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Online problem-based learning (PBL) is feasible for health sciences students, offering flexibility and deep content processing. However, adaptation, workload, and online group decision-making present challenges requiring improved online literacy for tutors and students.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Professions Education
  • Online Learning
  • Pedagogy

Background:

  • Health sciences students possess extensive problem-based learning (PBL) experience but are novices to online learning environments.
  • Exploring student perceptions is crucial for optimizing online PBL implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate health sciences students' perceptions of online problem-based learning (PBL).
  • To understand student experiences regarding learning and group dynamics in a virtual PBL setting.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study involving undergraduate nursing and midwifery students and graduate neonatal nurse practitioner students.
  • Findings analyzed through the six steps of the PBL process.

Main Results:

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  • Online PBL is feasible, offering increased learning flexibility, deeper content processing, and access to resources.
  • Students adapted to the online environment, experienced a heavy workload, and faced challenges with online group decision-making.
  • Synchronous chats and clear tutor expectations enhanced online group participation and decision-making.

Conclusions:

  • Online PBL can be effective, but requires development of online literacy skills for both students and tutors.
  • Addressing challenges in adaptation, workload, and group decision-making is essential for successful online PBL.
  • Peer validation and clear participation guidelines are important for student engagement in online PBL.