Does Problem-Based Learning Work? A Meta-Analysis of Evaluative Research

Does Problem-Based Learning Work? A Meta-Analysis of Evaluative Research

A study evaluated 35 research projects from 1970-92 comparing problem-based learning in medical and nursing education with more traditional methods of instruction. It was found that results generally supported the superiority of the problem-based learning approach for both affective outcomes and aca...

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Veröffentlicht in:Academic Medicine 1993-07, Vol.68 (7), p.550-63
Hauptverfasser: Vernon, David T. A, Blake, Robert L
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Academic Achievement
Affective Objectives
Classroom Techniques
Clinical Competence
College Outcomes Assessment
Curriculum
Education, Medical, Undergraduate - methods
Education, Medical, Undergraduate - standards
Educational Measurement
Educational Methods
Educational Research
Educational Strategies
Evaluation Studies as Topic
Higher Education
Humans
Instructional Effectiveness
Learning
Medical Education
Nursing Education
Problem Based Learning
Problem Solving
Professional Education
Statistical Analysis
Students, Medical - psychology
United States
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Zusammenfassung:A study evaluated 35 research projects from 1970-92 comparing problem-based learning in medical and nursing education with more traditional methods of instruction. It was found that results generally supported the superiority of the problem-based learning approach for both affective outcomes and academic performance. (Author/MSE)
ISSN:1040-2446
DOI:10.1097/00001888-199307000-00015