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    Faculty of Nursing Sciences: By-Mrs Sudharani

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    This document discusses problem-based learning (PBL) in nursing sciences. It defines PBL as an instructional method where students work in small groups to gain knowledge and problem-solving skills through self-directed learning driven by open-ended problems. The aims of PBL include developing problem solving, self-directed learning, critical thinking, and integrating different parts of the curriculum. Key characteristics are that learning is student-centered and driven by challenges. Advantages include improved long-term retrieval of information and teamwork skills, while disadvantages are that it may not improve test scores requiring memorization of facts.

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    This document discusses problem-based learning (PBL) in nursing sciences. It defines PBL as an instructional method where students work in small groups to gain knowledge and problem-solving skills through self-directed learning driven by open-ended problems. The aims of PBL include developing problem solving, self-directed learning, critical thinking, and integrating different parts of the curriculum. Key characteristics are that learning is student-centered and driven by challenges. Advantages include improved long-term retrieval of information and teamwork skills, while disadvantages are that it may not improve test scores requiring memorization of facts.

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    This document discusses problem-based learning (PBL) in nursing sciences. It defines PBL as an instructional method where students work in small groups to gain knowledge and problem-solving skills through self-directed learning driven by open-ended problems. The aims of PBL include developing problem solving, self-directed learning, critical thinking, and integrating different parts of the curriculum. Key characteristics are that learning is student-centered and driven by challenges. Advantages include improved long-term retrieval of information and teamwork skills, while disadvantages are that it may not improve test scores requiring memorization of facts.

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    Faculty of Nursing Sciences: By-Mrs Sudharani

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    This document discusses problem-based learning (PBL) in nursing sciences. It defines PBL as an instructional method where students work in small groups to gain knowledge and problem-solving skills through self-directed learning driven by open-ended problems. The aims of PBL include developing problem solving, self-directed learning, critical thinking, and integrating different parts of the curriculum. Key characteristics are that learning is student-centered and driven by challenges. Advantages include improved long-term retrieval of information and teamwork skills, while disadvantages are that it may not improve test scores requiring memorization of facts.

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    FACULTY OF NURSING SCIENCES

    BY- MRS SUDHARANI


    INTRODUCTION:
    Problem based learning (PBL) is the basic human
    learning process that allowed primitive man to
    survive in his environment.

    PBL is an instructional method in which students


    work in small groups to gain knowledge and
    acquire problem- solving skills.
    DEFINITION:
    “Problem based learning can have many different
    meanings depending or the design of the
    educational method employed and skills of the
    lecturer” (Barrows 1986)

     “PBL is a complex mixture of a general


    philosophy,
    teaching learning objectives and goalsand
    faculty attitudes and values all ofwhich
    difficult to regulate and are often notare
    well defined
    in research reports” (Vernon & Blake 1993)
    AIMS OF
    PBL:
    ‡ Problem solving
    ‡ Self directed learning
    ‡ Small group learning
    ‡ Critical thinking skills
    ‡ Integration of different parts of the curriculum
    CHARACTERISTICS OF PBL:
    1) Learning is driven by challenging, open- ended
    problems.
    2) Learning is student centered.
    3) Students work in small collaborative groups.
    4) New information is acquired through self- directed
    learning.
    Essential Elements
    ADVANTAGES:
    i. It increases retrievability
    ii. It promotes deep learning in students
    iii. It improves presentation and feedback skill,
    promoting team- working
    iv. PBL helps them to learn and comprehend new
    material more easily
    DISADVANTAGE:
    i. PBL- style courses do not perform any better in
    national examinations
    ii. PBL does not promote the memorization of factual
    material for test
    iii. Student have to develop the skill consciously

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