Consequences for Medical Education of Problem-Solving in Science and Medicine.

Small, Parker A., Jr.

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Publication Date: 1988

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Consequences for Medical Education of Problem-Solving in Science and Medicine.

Small, Parker A., Jr.

Journal of Medical Education, v63 n11 p848-53 Nov 1988

Medical education must put more emphasis on teaching that improves students' abilities to make associations. Two teaching methods that can promote development of the necessary association skills in clinical contexts--"wait time" and "concept mapping"--are briefly reviewed. (Author/MLW)

Descriptors: Associative Learning, Clinical Diagnosis, Concept Mapping, Higher Education, Integrated Activities, Medical Education, Medical School Faculty, Medical Students, Medicine, Models, Problem Solving, Sciences, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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