Problem-Based Learning in Cell Biology: A Way to Explore Science

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Magdalena García Irles
Yolanda Segovia Huertas
Jose Miguel Sempere Ortells

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In order to develop strategies for autonomous learning and teamwork, and to improve written and oral communications skills for students of cell biology, we have designed several team activities founded on problem-based learning. Each team had to research a particular human disorder caused by dysfunctional proteins of cell membranes. The results were presented in a written and oral presentation in the same way as a scientific talk in a conference. Therefore, we have approached our discipline to a real situation that students will face as professionals. Although the assessment of learning outcomes differs between students and teachers, we analyze the benefits of this type of teaching strategy by comparing it to traditional methods based in lecture classes.

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Irles, M. G., Huertas, Y. S., & Sempere Ortells, J. M. (2013). Problem-Based Learning in Cell Biology: A Way to Explore Science. Journal of Biology Education, 16(2), (pp. 67–77). https://doi.org/10.59524/2344-9225.v16.n2.22399
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Experiencias Educativas
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Magdalena García Irles

Departamento de Biotecnología, Universidad de Alicante

Yolanda Segovia Huertas

Departamento de Biotecnología, Universidad de Alicante