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Computer managed instruction in a "clinical presentation-based" curriculum
1Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada.
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|January 1, 1995
Summary
Medical schools are shifting to problem-based learning (PBL), requiring new tools for student-centered education. This paper details a system developed to empower students in managing their self-guided learning environments within PBL curricula.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Curriculum Development
- Educational Technology
Background:
- Increasing adoption of problem-based learning (PBL) in medical institutions.
- Transition from traditional lecture/laboratory formats to student-centered approaches.
- Need for adaptable learning environments to support self-guided learning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development of a system supporting problem-based learning.
- To provide students with tools for accessing and controlling their learning environment.
- To facilitate a self-guided learning approach within reformed medical curricula.
Main Methods:
- System design focused on student control and access.
- Integration of tools to support self-guided learning activities.
- Implementation within a problem-based learning curriculum framework.
Main Results:
- Development of a functional system for student-directed learning.
- The system provides essential tools for navigating the PBL environment.
- Facilitates a more interactive and controlled student learning experience.
Conclusions:
- The developed system effectively supports the shift to problem-based learning.
- Empowers students to take ownership of their educational journey.
- Addresses the need for technological solutions in modern medical education reform.