Table 2 Video clips of major obstacles encountered in PBL tutorials
Clip | Step | Content/problem |
|---|---|---|
1 | Prior to the tutorial | How to get the group started |
2 | Step 1, Present the case | Early activation of group members |
3 | Step 2, Define the problem(s) | Problem-definition: Phrasing the problem(s) |
4 | Step 3, Brainstorming (1) | A pause in brainstorming |
5 | Step 3, Brainstorming (2) | Early discussion arises within the brainstorming |
6 | Step 4, Generate hypothesis (1) | Splitting into small groups, a reflective tutor |
7 | Step 4, Generate hypothesis (2) | Splitting into small groups, an active tutor |
8 | Step 4, Generate hypothesis (3) | Competing threads of discussion |
9 | Step 4, Generate hypothesis (4) | Encouraging visualization |
10 | Step 4, Generate hypothesis (5) | Students directly addressing the tutor |
11 | Step 4, Generate hypothesis (6) | Quiet students, passive group |
12 | Step 5, Learning goals and Step 7, Synthesis (1) | Lack of commitment: objectives are not prepared |
13 | Step 7, Synthesis (2) | Diversion from the main topic, passive tutor |
14 | Step 7, Synthesis (3) | Diversion from the main topic, active tutor |
15 | Step 7, Synthesis (4) | Dominant tutor, constantly at the centre of attention |
16 | Step 7, Synthesis (5) | Disparaging comments within the group |
17 | Step 7, Synthesis (6) | Dominant student within the group |
18 | Concluding the tutorial | Successfully closing a tutorial |