Is there an alternative to master classes? An Ocular Physiology experience as part of an Optics and Optometry degree course

Authors

  • Ana Rosa Abadía Valle Departamento Farmacología y Fisiología. Universidad de Zaragoza
  • María Jesús Muñoz Gonzalvo Departamento Farmacología y Fisiología. Universidad de Zaragoza
  • Fernando Soteras Abril Departamento Farmacología y Fisiología. Universidad de Zaragoza

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3989/arbor.2011.Extra-3n3143

Keywords:

Problem-based learning, PBL, assessment

Abstract


In this article we explain how, by applying problem-based learning methods and continuous assessment to first-year optics degree students studying ocular physiology, an improvement in their overall final marks has been achieved.

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References

Abadía, A. R.; Aramayona, J. J. y Muñoz, M. J. (2005): “Evaluación de las actividades docentes desarrolladas en Farmacología”, Educación Médica Internacional, vol. 8, pp. 153-154.

Aeby, T. J.; Kamikawa, G. y Kaneshiro, B. (2009): “Problem based learning and academic performance in residency”, Hawaii Medical Journal, vol. 68, pp. 246-248. PMid:19998696

Cortright, R. N.; Collins, H. L.; Rodenbaugh, D. W. y DiCarlo, S. E. (2003): “Student retention of course content is improved by collaborative group testing”, Advances in Physiology Education, vol. 27, pp. 102-108. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/advan.00041.2002

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Published

2011-12-31

How to Cite

Abadía Valle, A. R., Muñoz Gonzalvo, M. J., & Soteras Abril, F. (2011). Is there an alternative to master classes? An Ocular Physiology experience as part of an Optics and Optometry degree course. Arbor, 187(Extra_3), 189–194. https://doi.org/10.3989/arbor.2011.Extra-3n3143

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