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Comparing PBL and Traditional Methods

 

How can you best achieve valued outcomes?

Varied Approaches Along Continuum: Lecture, Problem-Based

Curriculum as Prescription

  • From the perspective of teacher/expert
  • Linear and rational
  • Part to whole organization
  • Teaching as transmitting
  • Learning as receiving
  • Structured environment

Curriculum as Experience

  • From the perspective of student/learner
  • Coherent and relevant
  • Whole to part organization
  • Teaching as facilitating
  • Learning as constructing
  • Flexible environment

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