Problem Based Learning in Health and Social Care (eBook)

The Editors Teena J Clouston is Senior Lecturer/Programme lead at the School of Healthcare Studies, Cardiff University. Lyn Westcott is Senior Lecturer/Professional Lead in Occupational Therapy at the Faculty of Health, University of Plymouth. Steven W. Whitcombe is Lecturer at the School of Healthcare Studies, Cardiff University Dr Jill Riley is Lecturer at the School of Healthcare Studies, Cardiff University Ruth Matheson is Senior Lecturer for the Learning and Teaching Development Unit at the Univeristy of Wales Instute, Cardiff.

List of Contributors vii

1 Starting out: a guide to using this book and its development 1
Lyn Westcott

Part 1 General Principles of Using Problem-Based Learning 7

2 Exploring the foundations for problem-based learning 9
Ruth Matheson and Bernhard Haas

3 Readiness for problem-based learning 25
Juan Delport and Steven W. Whitcombe

4 Developing problem-based learning curricula 35
Lyn Westcott, Alison Seymour and Sara Roberts

5 Becoming a problem-based learning facilitator 51
Gwilym Wyn Roberts

6 Managing group dynamics and developing team working in problem-based learning 67
Alison Seymour

7 Assessing problem-based learning curricula 79
Sue Pengelly

Part 2 The Theoretical Interface with Problem-Based Learning 97

8 Reflection and the problem-based learning curriculum 99
Gail Boniface

9 A reflexive model for problem-based learning 115
Steven W. Whitcombe and Teena J. Clouston

10 Promoting creative thinking and innovative practice through the use of problem-based learning 125
Jill Riley and Ruth Matheson

11 Problem-based learning and the development of capital 139
Jill Riley and Steven W. Whitcombe

12 An evolving vision for learning in health-care education 147
Andrew Machon and Gwilym Wyn Roberts

Part 3 The Learner in Problem-Based Learning 159

13 The student experience 161
Liz Galle and Sandra Marshman

14 Becoming lifelong learners in health and social care 173
Pam Stead, Gareth Morgan and Sally Scott-Roberts

15 Becoming a self-directed learner 185
Susan Delport and Ruth Squire

Part 4 Final Thoughts 201

16 Interweaving the strands of thinking in problem-based learning 203
Teena J. Clouston

Index 215