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The goal of this chapter is to describe the process of problem-based learning in the light of current theories of human information processing. First, three principles of learning are discussed. Second, a detailed account is given of how students transform a problem into a series of learning activities using a systematic working procedure. Finally, the extent to which these activities, undertaken within the problem-based format, fit the principles of learning will be assessed.
Parts of this chapter have been published as “Problem-based Learning: Rationale and Description.” J Med Educ 1983;17:11–16 and are reprinted with permission.
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Schmidt, H.G. (1989). The Rationale Behind Problem-based Learning. In: Schmidt, H.G., Lipkin, M., de Vries, M.W., Greep, J.M. (eds) New Directions for Medical Education. Frontiers of Primary Care. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-3472-2_8
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