How to Create and Moderate a Great Problem-Based Learning Discussion (PBLD)

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OPEN ACCESSMarch 14, 2013How to Create and Moderate a Great Problem-Based Learning Discussion (PBLD) Kirk Lalwani, MD, FRCA Kirk Lalwani, MD, FRCA Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine Google Scholar More articles by this author https://doi.org/10.15766/mep_2374-8265.9371 SectionsAbout ToolsDownload Citations ShareFacebookTwitterEmail AbstractAbstract Introduction: Members of the review committee for the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia (SPA) and American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) annual meetings regularly reject approximately 70% of problem-based learning discussion (PBLD) submissions mainly as a result of poor quality. The most common errors are that the problem either is too narrow in scope with no potential for discussion or has a lack of controversy. The author served as a reviewer on these committees and decided that disseminating the basic tenets of creating and moderating engaging PBLDs would be an effective way to improve the quality of case-based teaching in academic departments, as well as the quality of conference submissions. Methods: This PBLD addresses the rationale and benefits of case-based learning, differentiates problems suitable for case-based learning from those more appropriate for a case report, provides a framework for participants to construct an engaging PBLD from a brief stem, and outlines best practices for moderating a PBLD. After the case presentation, the instructor guides the group through a series of questions, each of which promotes discussion, and reviews the recommended strategies for the relevant aspect of the teaching method. Following the discussion, time is devoted to evaluation of the session and feedback from participants. Results: The idea for this PBLD is based on workshops codirected by the author at the Society for Education in Anesthesia Annual Meeting in 2011, the SPA Winter Scientific Meeting in 2012, and the International Assembly of Pediatric Anesthesia and the ASA Annual Scientific Meeting in Washington, DC, in 2012. Discussion: This problem-based learning module facilitates group discussion with the integration of existing knowledge and new knowledge by self-directed learning in order to increase the quality of PBLDs. Educational Objectives By the conclusion of this learning module, participants will be able to: Describe the rationale for case-based group learning.Recognize the characteristics of a case or problem ideal for case-based learning.Differentiate between a case appropriate for a medically challenging case report and a problem-based learning discussion (PBLD).Construct an engaging PBLD from a brief case stem.Formulate a set of best practices for moderating a PBLD. Sign up for the latest publications from MedEdPORTAL Add your email below FILES INCLUDEDReferencesRelatedDetails FILES INCLUDED Included in this publication: PBLD Instructor's Guide.docx PBLD MedEd Model Discussion.doc PBLD MedEd Roleplay.docx To view all publication components, extract (i.e., unzip) them from the downloaded .zip file. Download editor’s noteThis publication may contain technology or a display format that is no longer in use. Copyright & Permissions© 2013 Lalwani. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivatives license.KeywordsPBLGroup ModerationPBL Discussion Disclosures None to report. Funding/Support None to report. Prior Presentations Lalwani K, Raty S. How to Develop and Moderate a Successful PBLD. Workshop presented at: Society for Education in Anesthesia Conference (SEA); October 2011. Lalwani K, Glass N. How to Develop and Moderate a Successful PBLD. Workshop presented at: for Pediatric Anesthesia Winter Scientific Meeting; February 2012; Tampa, Florida How to Write and Moderate a great PBLD. Problem based-learning discussion at: Society of Anesthesiology Annual Scientific Meeting; 2012; Washington, DC. How to Write and Moderate a great PBLD. Problem based-learning discussion at: International Assembly of Pediatric Anesthesia; 2012; Washington, DC. Loading ...