Problem-Centered Learning is an instructional approach within adult learning theory that situates learning around authentic, real-world problems, distinguishing itself from content-centered models by emphasizing learner engagement in problem-solving as the primary driver of knowledge acquisition and application.
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First principles of instruction
Margaret Merrill · Educational Technology Research and Development · 2002 · 2.1K citations
Education, Instruction, Teaching +11
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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, United States
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Purdue University West Lafayette
West Lafayette, United States
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23 publications
3K citations
Maastricht University
Maastricht, The Netherlands
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20 publications
2K citations
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
9 h-index
19 publications
982 citations
McMaster University
Hamilton, Canada
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16 publications
1.9K citations
Utah State University
Logan, United States
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15 publications
3.8K citations
University of Oklahoma
Norman, United States
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13 publications
2K citations
Indiana University
Bloomington, United States
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6 publications
947 citations
Texas A&M University
College Station, United States
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4 publications
126 citations
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- Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-based Learning
13 publications · 4K citations
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- PubMed
Repository · 7 publications · 191 citations
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- Medical Teacher
6 publications · 333 citations
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- American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
6 publications · 283 citations
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- Nurse Education Today
6 publications · 303 citations
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