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Adisorn Yawongsa1, Suchart Watanachai2, Waraporn Aumarm3
1Department of Large Animal and Wildlife Clinical Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Nakorn Pathom 73140, Thailand.
Journal of Veterinary Science
|August 4, 2026
Summary
Veterinary students in Thailand found case-based learning (CBL) valuable, especially those with lower GPAs, highlighting its benefits for clinical reasoning and collaboration. Effective implementation requires faculty training and curriculum alignment.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Education
- Competency-Based Education
- Pedagogical Strategies
Background:
- Case-based learning (CBL) is a key component of competency-based veterinary education.
- Evidence on CBL effectiveness in Southeast Asian veterinary programs remains limited.
- This study addresses this gap by evaluating CBL in Thai veterinary education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess veterinary students' perceptions of structured case-based learning (CBL) effectiveness.
- To determine if these perceptions differ based on academic performance (GPA).
- To identify key factors for successful CBL implementation in veterinary training.
Main Methods:
- A convergent parallel mixed-methods study was conducted at Kasetsart University's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
- Quantitative data were gathered from 318 students via a 22-item questionnaire across four domains.
- Qualitative data were collected from nine focus groups (n=63) and analyzed thematically.
Main Results:
- Students reported positive perceptions across all four domains, with communication skills scoring lowest (3.89 ± 0.75).
- Students with GPAs between 2.01-2.99 perceived greater benefits in professional knowledge and personal development compared to higher-achieving peers.
- Thematic analysis revealed perceived effectiveness and areas for improvement in CBL.
Conclusions:
- Students perceive case-based learning (CBL) as educationally valuable, particularly for clinical reasoning, collaboration, and communication.
- Lower-performing students reported significant benefits from CBL.
- Successful CBL integration necessitates faculty development, curriculum alignment, and structured group management for educational equity.