PBL and active learning activities promote SDL while lectures and tests deter it, though evidence is inconsistent¶

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Currency · newest study 2025 · checked against its sources 2026-10-31 (automated, 1 of 1 entry) · not reviewed by a person

Subclaims¶

q2 i? Activities such as problem-based learning have a high influence on independent learning, while lectures and tests deter students' SDL ability. → Ashleigh Finn 2025

Evidence¶

Ashleigh Finn 2025¶

Ashleigh Finn, Caitlin Fitzgibbon, Natalie Fonda, Cameron M Gosling. (2025). Self-directed learning and the student learning experience in undergraduate clinical science programs: a scoping review. Advances in Health Sciences Education. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10459-024-10383-7

q2 · i? · review · r2

The review reports that "whilst activities such as PBL have a high influence on independent learning... lectures and tests deter students' SDL ability", citing Kidane et al. (2020) and Lee et al. (2010).

"whilst activities such as PBL have a high influence on independent learning, (Kidane et al., 2020) lectures and tests deter students’ SDL ability"

Discussion¶

Related Claims¶

• Curricular elements such as learning activities and opportunities are associated with improving the student learning experience in SDL — related
• Tutorial group size moderates SDL gains in PBL: small and medium groups gained SDL, large groups declined — related
• Discussion promotes more active thinking than lecture, though lecture is no worse for transmitting information — related