Problem Based Learning (PBL) in Nursing Education

Abstract

PBL (Problem Based Learning) is an instructional student centered approach which uses carefully constructed clinical problems as a context to define their learning needs, conduct self-enquiry, integrate theory and practice, and apply knowledge and skills to develop a solution to a defined problem. It is the process of acquiring new knowledge based on recognition of a need to learn. The problem comes first without advance readings, lectures or preparation. Problems should be appropriate to the stage of the curriculum and the level of the students' understanding. Scenarios should have sufficient intrinsic interest for the students or relevance to future practice. Problem Based Learning is one of the advanced teaching strategy where the nurse teacher uses in implementation of students curricular/ academic activity with an aim to achieve sound result of students in solving a problem / scenarios. This may be different kind but it should be student oriented, ultimate goal is to improve the strength of students’ knowledge. Presently this type of strategies were practicing much in educational institution, service developments and research areas.