Problem-Based Learning in A Dental School : Measuring Change in Students' Critical Thinking Skills

ISBN-13: 9783639127201 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 88 str.

Bens Pardamean

Opis

Many educators and education leaders acknowledge as well as emphasize the importance of student assessment on learning. However, not many studies have been conducted on the methodology assessment in a problem-based learning (PBL) approach as it has continued to gain support from a number of educators and teaching institutions. This study, therefore, is to assess whether PBL pedagogical method in dental education improves critical thinking skills (CTS) of the students. The quantitative analysis was focused on measuring students CTS achievement starting from their first- through third-year of dental education by utilizing a psychometric assessment known as the Health Sciences Reasoning Test. The result of this study should undertake one of the main goals of higher education, which is to develop and to enhance students CTS. Although this study specifically investigated dental students, it should interest and benefit educators in other health sciences. It is expected that this study should also be useful to education leaders or anyone else who may be considering PBL method.

O autorze

Dr. Bens Pardamean studied Educational Research and Leadership
at University of Southern California, USA. His professional
experiences include roles as a researcher, consultant, and
lecturer. He is the founder of The InterSys Consulting, an
international consulting firm in information technology,
informatics research, and education.