Are you a student about to enrol on a problem-based learning course? Or are you currently engaged in problem-based learning and want to get the most out of your course? Are you a tutor responsible for students in problem based education? This book will help you understand this popular learning method. It enables students and teachers to experience the full potential of problem-based learning. Introduction to Problem-based learning pays particular attention to the skills students need to operate within as well as outside problem based groups Special attention is given to: - how students best can organise their studies in a problem-based learning environment. - Methods of structuring discussions of the various types of problems students get confronted with; practising the various skills and roles in a tutorial group. the role of the discussion leader. A new chapter is devoted entirely to this topic; cultural diversity in problem-based learning for students in a truly international environment. Including Website For more information on this book and on other books in this series, Consult: www.hogeronderwijsreeks.Wolters.nl