Problem-based learning based on constructivism in medical education / 中华医学教育探索杂志

ABSTRACT

Problem-based Learning (PBL) is a teaching model originating from the construc-tivism theory, which stressed the meaning construction in problem situation by collaborative learning, conversation and completing knowledge. Based on the times background, development of learning theory, teaching situation, cognitive strategies, ideological connotation about constructivism, PBL's practical significance, its teaching forms, teaching resources, internal motivation, and the teaching evaluation were analyzed deeply, which was beneficial to carrying out PBL normatively in medical education, so as to provide the theoretical support for further exploration and innovation of PBL.