OPEN ACCESSAugust 15, 2013Student at Risk PBL Case Rose-Claire St. Hilaire, Kalman Winston, Jina Harris-Alleyne, Diana Callender, Valarie Thomas, Sean Gnecco, Maureen Hall, Greg Ogrinc, Richard Frankel Rose-Claire St. Hilaire Ross University School of Medicine Google Scholar More articles by this author , Kalman Winston Ross University School of Medicine Google Scholar More articles by this author , Jina Harris-Alleyne Ross University School of Medicine Google Scholar More articles by this author , Diana Callender Ross University School of Medicine Google Scholar More articles by this author , Valarie Thomas Ross University School of Medicine Google Scholar More articles by this author , Sean Gnecco Ross University School of Medicine Google Scholar More articles by this author , Maureen Hall Ross University School of Medicine Google Scholar More articles by this author , Greg Ogrinc Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth Google Scholar More articles by this author , Richard Frankel Indiana University School of Medicine Google Scholar More articles by this author https://doi.org/10.15766/mep_2374-8265.9483 SectionsAbout ToolsDownload Citations ShareFacebookTwitterEmail AbstractAbstractThis resource is a progressive-disclosure problem-based learning case designed to sensitize students on behaviors that can influence their academic performance and highlight resources that are available to help them achieve their academic goals. The case involves a fictional student named Lenard Dickson. The case allows students to explore behaviors that may influence their learning and academic performance. The case is designed to run in groups of eight to nine students. On the first day, students are introduced to the problem-based learning process method. Students are asked to research the learning issues outside the session and return to the next session prepared to present their findings to fellow group members. Among the issues raised in this case are issues of study habits, sleep, learning, and the effects of drugs and alcohol on learning. The case is designed to show students the learning and support systems that are available on campus. They are expected to be able to identify the behavior of Lenard in themselves and other students. As this form of problem-based learning is more directive than traditional ones, the facilitator notes contain prompts which helps them guide students to particular learning goals. In addition, since no one person is an expert on all the issues raised, we provide facilitator notes with background information. This case was developed in 2009 and was used in the problem-based learning program for first-semester students. Data from research conducted on this case show that 85% of students were made more aware of available student support services. In addition, 57% of students surveyed said that behavior changes were implemented after working through this case, mainly in terms of sleep habits, study habits, and stress management. Educational Objectives By the end of this module, students should be able to: Describe how learning takes place.Discuss theories of learning.Explore different study strategies and their effect on learning.Discuss and identify how to access the major resources available to support students (such as the library, the learning center, student affairs, counseling, and health clinic).Describe how sleep deprivation and substance abuse affects learning and health.Use evidence-based medicine to research learning objectives including identifying a background questions, selecting appropriate search terms, accessing appropriate resources, and appraising evidence found.Reflect on self-care and how lifestyle and behaviors affect functioning as a medical student. Sign up for the latest publications from MedEdPORTAL Add your email below FILES INCLUDEDReferencesRelatedDetails FILES INCLUDED Included in this publication: Assessment.docx Facilitator Notes.docx Facilitator's Version.docx Instructor's Guide.docx Learning Objectives.docx Student's Version.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 St. Hilaire et al. This is an open-access publication distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial license.KeywordsBloom's TaxonomyDrugsProblem-Based LearningAnxietyCognitive SkillsLearning StrategiesLearningLearning TheoriesCognitionEvidence-Based MedicineTime ManagementSleep DeprivationAlcohol Drinking Disclosures None to report. Funding/Support None to report. Loading ...