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Problem-Based Learning in an e-Learning Environment: A Case Study at Griffith University School of Medicine

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Evolution of Teaching and Learning Paradigms in Intelligent Environment

Part of the book series: Studies in Computational Intelligence ((SCI,volume 62))

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Increasing numbers of medical schools in Australia and overseas have moved away from didactic teaching methodologies and embraced problem-based learning (PBL) to improve clinical reasoning skills and communication skills as well as to encourage self-directed lifelong learning. In January 2005, the first cohort of students entered the new MBBS program at the Griffith University School of Medicine, Gold Coast, to embark upon an exciting, fully integrated curriculum using PBL, combining electronic delivery, communication and evaluation systems incorporating cognitive principles that underpin the PBL process. This chapter examines the educational philosophies and design of the e-learning environment underpinning the processes developed to deliver, monitor and evaluate the curriculum. Key initiatives taken to promote student engagement and innovative and distinctive approaches to student learning at Griffith promoted within the conceptual model for the curriculum are (a) Student engagement, (b) Pastoral care, (c) Staff engagement, (d) Monitoring and (e) Curriculum/ Program Review.

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  1. School of Medicine, Griffith University Medicine and Oral Health Centre, PMB 50, 9726, GCMC, Queensland, Australia

    Raymond A. Tedman & Heather Alexander

  2. Educational Products and Services, Flexible Learning & Access Services, Griffith University Medicine and Oral Health Centre, PMB 50, 9726, GCMC, Queensland, Australia

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  1. School of Electrical and Information Engineering, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Mawson Lakes Campus, South Australia, 5095, Australia

    Lakhmi C. Jain (Foundation Director of the KES Centre) (Foundation Director of the KES Centre)

  2. School of Medicine, Griffith University Medicine and Oral Health Centre, PMB 50, GCMC, 9726, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

    Raymond A. Tedman

  3. Kings Christian College, 68 Gemvale Road, Reedy Creek, Queensland, 4227, Australia

    Debra K. Tedman

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Tedman, R.A., Alexander, H., Loudon, R. (2007). Problem-Based Learning in an e-Learning Environment: A Case Study at Griffith University School of Medicine. In: Jain, L.C., Tedman, R.A., Tedman, D.K. (eds) Evolution of Teaching and Learning Paradigms in Intelligent Environment. Studies in Computational Intelligence, vol 62. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-71974-8_3

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