Facilitating learning of community-based rehabilitation through problem-based learning in higher education

BMC Medical Education

Table 3 The PBL protocol

Week	Knowledge acquisition	The evolving phases	Stages of PBL	Outcome of the learning process for assessment of learning	Embedded PBL elements
1, 5, 9	Conceptual learning	Checkpoint 1/2/3 – Knowing the scenario	Knowing the problem		Seeing the problems in context
2, 6, 10	Active, practical and experiential learning	Checkpoint 1/2/3 – problem analysis and generate hypothesis	Identifying facts		Small group learning
			Identifying facts		Tutoring
			Identifying knowledge deficiencies		Problem-solving
					Active learning
					Seeing the problems in context
					Using technology
3, 7, 11	Active, practical and experiential learning	Checkpoint 1/2/3 – self-directed learning	Develop resources		Small group learning
			Gain insights		Tutoring
			Apply new knowledge		Active learning
					Seeing the problems in context
					Problem-solving
					Using technology
4, 8, 12	Active, practical and experiential learning	Checkpoint 1/2/3 - reporting	Reflecting on knowledge gained	Presentation 1/2/3	Small group learning
					Tutoring
					Problem-solving
					Reflection
					Using technology
					Active learning
13	Active, practical and experiential learning	Conclusion and consolidation	Reflecting on knowledge gained	E-portfolio and debate	Problem-solving
					Reflection
					Using technology

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