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Parisa Khoshnevisasl1, Mansour Sadeghzadeh2, Saeidah Mazloomzadeh3
1Zanjan Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, IR Iran ; Zanjan Community Oriented Medical Education, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, IR Iran.
Medical students showed similar knowledge gains between problem-based learning (PBL) and lecture-based learning (LBL). However, students preferred PBL for its motivational benefits and perceived higher quality of education.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Pediatric Education
Background:
- Problem-based learning (PBL) is a prevalent educational strategy in medical schools globally.
- PBL fosters critical thinking, idea generation, and essential skills for aspiring doctors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the effectiveness of problem-based learning (PBL) against traditional lecture-based learning (LBL) in medical student education.
- Evaluate student outcomes and preferences between PBL and LBL.
Main Methods:
- A crossover interventional study involving 40 medical students at Zanjan University of Medical Sciences.
- Students were randomized into two groups, experiencing both LBL and PBL for different pediatric course topics.
Main Results:
- Exam scores were slightly higher in the intervention group (PBL) compared to the control group (LBL), though not statistically significant.
- Students expressed a preference for PBL, citing increased motivation, perceived educational quality, knowledge retention, engagement, and practical applicability.
Conclusions:
- Both problem-based learning and lecture-based learning resulted in comparable student knowledge acquisition.
- Student preference strongly favored problem-based learning due to its engaging and practical approach.
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