You can never solve a problem on the level on which it was created. Albert Einstein

Importance of Usage and Application

Problems arise every day.  Solving problems varies in the degree of decision-making and solutions.  In a study by Koh et al, 2008 found that medical students trained using problem-based learning had stronger competencies in teamwork skills, appreciation of social and emotional aspects of health care, appreciation of legal and ethical aspects of health care, and appropriate attitudes toward personal health and well-being.
Real world problems are ill-defined, to be able to solve them, requires the ability to analyse the problem and identify the solution.  All problems have three components: (Ormrod, 2008).
  1. Goal
  2. Givens
  3. Operations
Problem-based learning originated in medical schools in the late 1960's at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario (Norman, 2008).

"Learning is driven by challenging, open-ended problems" (Norman, 2008, p.61).


Click here to see Guides for studying and learning.

Problem-based learning usually involves working in small groups, interactive discussion, and facilitated by a trainer.  It is used in leadership training and development.
Characteristics of Problem-based learning in leadership development; (Yoe, 2007, p. 881).
  1. Guided action
  2. Problem Definition
  3. Open Communication
  4. Reflection
  5. Resource Utilization
  6. Knowledge Sharing
  7. Investigation





5 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 31, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    Belinda,
    Your blog looks wonderful. I am sharing this link with my daughter and her friends in nursing school! I especially liked the study tips link! Dama

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    1. BelindaApril 1, 2012 at 5:56 AM

      Thanks Dama,I was amazed at all the study guides and memory games there are available on the web to promote memory retention and recall.

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  2. AnonymousApril 9, 2012 at 10:45 PM

    Belinda,

    You have done an excellent job on your blog! I had to pull myself away from the guides for studying and learning. I loved going through the different categories to pick from.

    Jan L.

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    1. BelindaApril 11, 2012 at 5:18 PM

      Jan,
      Thanks for the feed-back. There are so manhy brain training aids and study guids available on the web. I learned a great deal working on this project.

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  3. Christine MossApril 16, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    Belinda,

    I also enjoyed the web site you linked to. I like the way you explained the history of problem-based learning.
    Christine Moss

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