Mastering Problem-Based Learning in Health Profession Programs -

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Résumé :
The book Mastering Problem-Based Learning: Principles, Procedures, and Best Practices is a collective and collaborative work by ten PBL experts who possess an insightful understanding of PBL, extensive experience, and a successful track record, particularly in medical and health education. This book provides practical wisdom and helpful tips, aimed at guiding educators and administrators in medical, dental, pharmacy, nursing schools, or allied health institutions to: 1.Design and implement a PBL curriculum with vision, strategy, and appropriate use of resources. 2.Construct PBL cases and facilitator guides aligned with educational goals and learning outcomes. 3.Transform and develop teachers from being instructors to becoming facilitators. 4.Advise students through PBL to overcome challenges and avoid pitfalls. 5.Facilitate a PBL session to promote active learning. 6.Create and manage PBL examinations. 7.Generate meaningful feedback for both PBL facilitators and learners for continuous improvement. 8.Migrate PBL from traditional physical classrooms to online environments. 9.Adopt AI in the practice of PBL. 10.Overcome challenges and avoid pitfalls in PBL implementation....

Biographie:

Santiago Lorenzo, PhD is an Assistant Dean of Preclinical Education and Associate Professor of Physiology at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) in Bradenton (FL). He has served as Director of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and Director of Student Assessment and Test Management at LECOM for over a decade. His extensive experience in these roles, along with his work as a PBL facilitator since 2012, has given him deep insight into the structure, challenges, and proven effectiveness of PBL in preparing preclinical students for board examinations and clinical training. As Assistant Dean, Dr. Lorenzo is responsible for overseeing and advancing the core educational strategies of the preclinical curriculum. In his continued leadership of the PBL program, his duties include facilitator training, session scheduling, exam design, and ongoing program assessment. He regularly reviews and implements curriculum improvements to ensure the consistent quality and effectiveness of the PBL experience for first- and second-year medical students.

Bei Zhang MD, PhD, MLS (ASCP)CM ...

Sommaire:

Chapter 1. Build a Pre-clinical Curriculum of PBL.- Chapter 2. Constructing the PBL Cases.- Chapter 3. Facilitator Training for PBL.- Chapter 4. Student Learning in PBL.- Chapter 5. Facilitate a PBL session.- Chapter 6. PBL Examination.- Chapter 7. Formative Feedback for Students in PBL.- Chapter 8. Technology in PBL Online.- Chapter 9. Artificial Intelligence in PBL.- Chapter 10. Implementation of PBL: Challenges and Successes.