Problem Based Learning in Health and Social Care

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