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Design principles for problem-driven learning laboratories in biomedical engineering education.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20480239     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This article presents a translational model of curricular design in which findings from investigating learning in university BME research laboratories (in vivo sites) are translated into design principles for educational laboratories (in vitro sites). Using these principles, an undergraduate systems physiology lab class was redesigned and then evaluated in a comparative study. Learning outcomes in a control section that utilized a technique-driven approach were compared to those found in an experimental class that embraced a problem-driven approach. Students in the experimental section demonstrated increased learning gains even when they were tasked with solving complex, ill structured problems on the bench top. The findings suggest the need for the development of new, more authentic models of learning that better approximate practices from industry and academia.
Authors:
Wendy C Newstetter; Essy Behravesh; Nancy J Nersessian; Barbara B Fasse
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.; Review     Date:  2010-05-18
Journal Detail:
Title:  Annals of biomedical engineering     Volume:  38     ISSN:  1521-6047     ISO Abbreviation:  Ann Biomed Eng     Publication Date:  2010 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-09-16     Completed Date:  2010-12-30     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0361512     Medline TA:  Ann Biomed Eng     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  3257-67     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA. wendy.newstetter@bme.gatech.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Biomedical Engineering / education*,  methods
Biomedical Technology / education*,  methods
Humans
Laboratories / organization & administration*,  standards

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