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. 1975 Dec;9(4):223-230.
doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2923.1975.tb01930.x.

An innovative course in undergraduate neuroscience. Experiment in problem-based learning with 'problem boxes'

H S Barrows, D L Mitchell

An innovative course in undergraduate neuroscience. Experiment in problem-based learning with 'problem boxes'

H S Barrows et al. Br J Med Educ. 1975 Dec.

Abstract

A novel course in undergraduate neurosciences is described in this paper. The course features a 'problem-box' and use of an educational prescription, each designed to foster the continual development of problem solving and self-directed study skills. The use of a wide range of evaluation tools, stimulated patients, questionnaires, tutorial evaluations, and interviews indicated that it was successful in its attempt. The philosophy of the design of problem-boxes and the problem-solving approach are discussed.

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