PROBLEM ORIENTED LEARNING (POL)
METHODOLOGY
1. The class will be divided into groups and the size of a group depends on the number of cases to be studied at a particular period of the semester.
2. Each group will be assigned a case on which they will give an oral presentation to the class and to a panel consisting of members of the academic staff.
3. Each group, although not presenting every case, should study all cases. Students must ensure that they have received all the cases to be presented at any particular seminar.
4. The group should meet and appoint a leader and a recorder. This does not absolve anyone of the responsibility for having a personal record of what transpires, but the main responsibility for maintaining a record is that of the recorder. The group leader should try to ensure that all members of the group participate, and that the discussion remains focused on the task at hand. Interim conclusions should be clearly summarized at intervals for the benefit of the recorder and of all group members.
5. Where values are quoted, resulting from tests, the norms should be identified and the possible pathophysiological significance of deviation from the norm should be discussed.
6. The groups should meet at times convenient for them to discuss the cases.
7. Each group should decide on how many of the group members present the case; the fewer the better.
8. Case presentations should last no more than twenty minutes thus allowing adequate time for the members of the panel or the class to give feedback and discuss aspects of the case or presentation.
9. All students are encouraged to participate in the discussion following the presentations.
10. The content of the cases and presentation will form part of the material from which the course examination will be set.
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