How realist reviews might be helpful to further insights in problem-based learning

Guy Bendermacher*, Mirjam oude Egbrink, Diana Dolmans

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Abstract

Problem -based learning (PBL) can take many different shapes but has as a common denominator that it builds on the principles of collaborative, constructive, contextual, and self -directed learning. Systematic review approaches that aim to provide insight in what features make PBL work generally fall short, as they tend to disregard the influential role of implementation contexts. The realisvt review approach seems to be promising in this respect, as this type of review aims to address the comprehensive question: What works for whom, in what circumstances, in what respects, and how? This article elaborates on the theoretical foundation of the realist review approach, provides examples and a step-by-step description of how to conduct a realist review, and sketches a promising perspective on the way in which realist reviews can contribute to furthering insight in PBL and its future development.
Original languageEnglish
Article number35636
Number of pages11
JournalInterdisciplinary Journal of Problem-based Learning
Volume17
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023

Keywords

  • problem-based learning
  • research methodology
  • realist review
  • METHODOLOGY

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