Physiology.

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Physiology Pedagogy

Background:

• Traditional physiology courses often rely on lectures and practicals.
• There is a need for innovative, engaging teaching methodologies in medical education.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe and evaluate a novel, learner-centered, problem-oriented approach to teaching physiology.
• To assess student engagement and perceived value of this innovative teaching method.

Main Methods:

• Learning activities conducted in small, collaborative groups.
• Students collect, record, and teach information to peers.
• Peer evaluation integrated into the learning process.
• Absence of traditional lectures, tutorials, or practical sessions.

Main Results:

• The majority of students reported enjoyment and found the course valuable.
• Student-centered and problem-oriented learning activities were central to the approach.
• Peer teaching and evaluation were key components of the methodology.

Conclusions:

• The innovative physiology teaching approach is well-received by students.
• The current course structure requires further optimization.
• This method is suggested to complement, not entirely replace, traditional teaching strategies.