Using an Advance Organizer to Improve Knowledge Application by Medical Students in Computer-Based Clinical Simulations.

Krahn, Corrie G.; Blanchaer, Marcel C.

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ERIC Number: EJ341607

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1986

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Using an Advance Organizer to Improve Knowledge Application by Medical Students in Computer-Based Clinical Simulations.

Krahn, Corrie G.; Blanchaer, Marcel C.

Journal of Computer-Based Instruction, v13 n3 p71-74 Sum 1986

This study investigated the efficacy of using the advance organizer as a device to improve medical students' understanding of a clinical case simulation on the microcomputer and to enhance performance on a posttest. Advance organizers were found to be effective and most consistent with Mayer's assimilation theory. (MBR)

Descriptors: Advance Organizers, Case Studies, Clinical Experience, Computer Simulation, Higher Education, Instructional Design, Literature Reviews, Medical Education, Medical Students, Microcomputers, Pretests Posttests, Problem Solving, Psychological Studies

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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