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Opinion of medical students regarding problem based learning
Farida Habib1, Lubna Baig, Farah Asad Mansuri
1Department of Community Health Sciences, Karachi Medical and Dental College, Karachi.
JPMA. the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
|December 6, 2006
Summary
Medical students found problem-based learning (PBL) effective and engaging. The majority reported increased motivation for self-learning and improved skills, supporting PBL as a valuable educational approach.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Pedagogy
Background:
- Problem-based learning (PBL) is an educational strategy.
- Assessing student perceptions of PBL is crucial for curriculum development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate medical students' perceptions of the problem-based learning (PBL) process.
- To gather student opinions on the effectiveness of PBL.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 104 fourth-year MBBS students from Karachi Medical and Dental College.
- Data collection via a closed-ended questionnaire focusing on PBL experiences.
- Analysis of feedback from two student batches (2004 and 2005).
Main Results:
- 82% of students (82 out of 104) expressed positive views on PBL sessions.
- 85% of students reported increased motivation for self-directed learning.
- 83% of students observed activation of prior knowledge through PBL.
Conclusions:
- Students perceive problem-based learning (PBL) as an effective learning methodology.
- PBL enhances self-learning motivation, communication skills, interpersonal relationships, and problem-solving abilities.
- The findings support the continued implementation of PBL in medical education.
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