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Experiencing the role of PBL tutor
Viveka Lyberg-Åhlander1, Margareta Lundskog, Kristina Hansson
1Department of Logopedics, Phoniatrics and Audiology, Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University , Lund , Sweden.
Clinical Linguistics & Phonetics
|July 31, 2013
Summary
The tutor is crucial for student learning in problem-based learning (PBL). Tutors need support and should reflect on their role to effectively guide student awareness and group processes.
Area of Science:
- Education
- Health Professions Education
Background:
- Student learning in problem-based learning (PBL) relies heavily on tutor guidance.
- Students expect tutors to facilitate group dynamics and support metacognitive development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the multifaceted role of PBL tutors.
- To understand tutors' perspectives on their responsibilities and support needs.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving interviews with five PBL tutors in Speech/Language Pathology.
- Thematic analysis of interview transcripts to identify patterns in tutor activities and self-perceptions.
Main Results:
- Tutor role involves a "balancing act" requiring continuous support and diverse input.
- Tutor activities vary across different stages of PBL work.
- Tutors need encouragement for self-reflection on interventions and explicit communication of PBL principles.
Conclusions:
- Effective PBL tutoring demands ongoing support and reflective practice.
- Tutors should be confident and explicit in guiding the PBL process and student learning.
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