title: Problem-based learning packages: considerations for neophyte package writers.
abstract: Adopting problem-based learning (PBL) as the major educational approach in the implementation of a nursing curriculum requires the development of numerous learning stimulus packages. When reviewing the experience of the Division of Nursing within the Faculty of Health at the University of Western Sydney, Macarthur in Australia, several considerations for package writers were identified and are discussed. These include needs assessment, integration of the curricula content strands, multi-media learning stimuli, context, role and the incorporation of ongoing client management. The need for nurturance of writers and peer review of the developed packages is also addressed, as is a review of the impact of different learning stimuli.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hengstberger-Sims
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: McMillan
mesh_terms: D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning; D009517:New South Wales; D011340:Problem Solving; D011380:Programmed Instructions as Topic / Q000592:standards*; D014956:Writing