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Effective Learning Behavior in Problem-Based Learning: a Scoping Review.

Azril Shahreez Abdul Ghani^1,2, Ahmad Fuad Abdul Rahim², Muhamad Saiful Bahri Yusoff²

¹Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Kulliyah of Medicine, Bandar Indera Mahkota Campus, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan, 25200 Pahang Malaysia.

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Summary

Problem-based learning (PBL) fosters critical thinking and collaboration. Effective PBL learning behaviors include intrinsic empowerment, entrustment, and functional skills, enhancing medical education outcomes.

Keywords:

Academic outcomes Effective learning behavior Higher education Problem-based learning Student behavior

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Medical Education
Learning Sciences

Background:

Problem-based learning (PBL) is crucial for developing critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills in medical students.
A systematic description of learning behaviors that foster these essential skills in PBL is lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify and categorize the key elements of effective learning behavior within a problem-based learning (PBL) context.
To provide a framework for enhancing PBL-based medical education.

Main Methods:

A systematic review was conducted using the Arksey and O'Malley protocol.
The protocol guided the research question formulation, study selection, data charting and collection, and results collation and reporting.

Main Results:

Three primary categories of effective learning behaviors were identified: intrinsic empowerment, entrustment, and functional skills.
These elements were found to be instrumental in achieving desired learning outcomes in PBL.

Conclusions:

Intrinsic empowerment, entrustment, and functional skills are critical components of effective learning behavior in PBL.
Understanding and implementing these elements can optimize the development of professional competencies in medical trainees.