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Effectiveness of modified seminars as a teaching-learning method in pharmacology

Dhanya Sasidharan Palappallil1, Jitha Sushama1, Sai Nathan Ramnath1

  • 1Department of Pharmacology, Government TD Medical College, Alappuzha, Kerala, India.

International Journal of Applied & Basic Medical Research
|August 27, 2016
PubMed
Summary

Modified student-led seminars (SLS) in pharmacology enhance student engagement and learning compared to traditional methods. These interactive sessions improve interest and teamwork, breaking the monotony of conventional teaching.

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