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EFFECTIVENESS OF PROBLEM BASED LEARNING AS A STRATEGY TO FOSTER PROBLEM SOLVING AND CRITICAL REASONING SKILLS AMONG
Problem-based learning (PBL) enhances medical students' problem-solving and critical thinking skills. This instructional method fosters active learning, teamwork, and knowledge application, proving effective in medical education.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Pedagogy
Background:
- Problem-based learning (PBL) is an instructional strategy using cases to develop problem-solving abilities.
- PBL fosters communication, active learning, critical thinking, peer teaching, and group participation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of PBL in enhancing medical students' skills.
- To assess the impact of PBL on problem-solving, critical reasoning, and knowledge application.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 193 first and second-year MBBS students.
- PBL sessions included case presentation, group discussion, and wrap-up over three sessions.
- A questionnaire-based survey assessed the overall effectiveness of the PBL sessions.
Main Results:
- 60% of first-year and 71% of second-year students reported improved knowledge acquisition and application in MCQs.
- Students experienced enhanced self-directed learning, motivation, and ability to link basic science to clinical reasoning.
- PBL was identified as an effective strategy for promoting teamwork and critical thinking.
Conclusions:
- Problem-based learning is a highly effective method for improving critical thinking and problem-solving skills in medical students.
- PBL significantly enhances higher-order thinking and practical application of knowledge.
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