ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses the perspective of two lecturers within a School of Health and social care. It provides an interesting debate about their different experiences of the nature of students and the use of problem-based learning. One of the challenges that Jan had faced when she moved to her post was the need to implement the applied sciences modules within a pre-registration nursing programme using a problem-based learning approach. Problem-based learning was originally developed within medical education, and is currently incorporated in many undergraduate medical curricula, including those in the UK. Problem-based learning as a teaching strategy has its underpinning historical influences within medical education. Problem-based learning has the potential to provide the necessary learning climate for health education. Problem-based learning was utilised as a strategy to promote discussion and for students to share their experience and knowledge. The use of problem-based learning within any curriculum has major implications for the role of lecturers.
