Group interaction in problem-based learning tutorials: A systematic review

European Journal of Dental Education

Volumn 19, Issue 4, 2015, Pages 194-208

  Azer, S A ^a   Azer, D ^b  

^a KING SAUD UNIVERSITY   (Saudi Arabia)

^b RMIT UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Deep learning; Factors affecting group interaction; Impact on learning; Measurements; Problem based learning; Students' interaction; Tutor's roles; Tutorials

Indexed keywords

DENTAL EDUCATION; HUMAN; MEDICAL EDUCATION; META ANALYSIS; PROBLEM BASED LEARNING; PROCEDURES;

EDUCATION, DENTAL; EDUCATION, MEDICAL; HUMANS; PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING;

EID: 84943800795     PISSN: 13965883     EISSN: 16000579     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/eje.12121     Document Type: Article

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