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14 / 08 / 2020

 


Pre-directed problem-based learning as tool for teaching clinical problems in first professional MBBS students

Sangita Chauhan, Manjinder Kaur, Suman Sharma, Anish Singhal, Naren Kurmi, Saroj Chaudhary.


Abstract
Background: In a typical problem-based learning (PBL), the learning objectives are not shared with the learner when the PBL exercise is given to them. This student’s unawareness of predefined objectives might be a significant hindrance in directing the student’s effort in the appropriate direction.

Aim and Objective: The present study was designed with an aim to develop and validate a modification in existing PBL in the form of pre-directed PBL (PD-PBL), where the learning objectives and outcomes are shared with the learner at the time of giving the exercise.

Materials and Methods: The present study was designed as a prospective observational study in the Department of Physiology of Geetanjali Medical College and Hospital. One hundred forty-three students from 1st-year MBBS participated in the study. A PBL session was planned for a clinical problem of respiratory physiology. The learning objectives and the questions to determine the learning outcome were prepared. Students were given 1-week time for analysis of the problem. At the end of 1 week, a large group presentation and discussion session were planned. The faculty members and a respiratory physician were assigned the task of being observers. Later, students and faculty feedback were taken.

Results: Analysis of feedback pointed that PD-PBL session was helpful in understanding the clinical condition with the help of basic physiology.

Conclusion: PD-PBL would be helpful in correlating the knowledge of basic subject with the clinical scenario. Further studies are needed to evaluate the effectiveness of PD-PBL sessions in other subjects.

Key words: Problem-based Learning; Learning Objectives; Analytical Skill; Pre-directed Problem-based Learning


 
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Chauhan S, Kaur M, Sharma S, Singhal A, Kurmi N, Chaudhary S. Pre-directed problem-based learning as tool for teaching clinical problems in first professional MBBS students. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2020; 10(9): 821-824. doi:10.5455/njppp.2020.10.07208202007082020


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Chauhan S, Kaur M, Sharma S, Singhal A, Kurmi N, Chaudhary S. Pre-directed problem-based learning as tool for teaching clinical problems in first professional MBBS students. https://www.njppp.com/?mno=108493 [Access: March 15, 2024]. doi:10.5455/njppp.2020.10.07208202007082020


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Chauhan S, Kaur M, Sharma S, Singhal A, Kurmi N, Chaudhary S. Pre-directed problem-based learning as tool for teaching clinical problems in first professional MBBS students. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2020; 10(9): 821-824. doi:10.5455/njppp.2020.10.07208202007082020



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Chauhan S, Kaur M, Sharma S, Singhal A, Kurmi N, Chaudhary S. Pre-directed problem-based learning as tool for teaching clinical problems in first professional MBBS students. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. (2020), [cited March 15, 2024]; 10(9): 821-824. doi:10.5455/njppp.2020.10.07208202007082020



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Chauhan, S., Kaur, . M., Sharma, . S., Singhal, . A., Kurmi, . N. & Chaudhary, . S. (2020) Pre-directed problem-based learning as tool for teaching clinical problems in first professional MBBS students. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol, 10 (9), 821-824. doi:10.5455/njppp.2020.10.07208202007082020



Turabian Style

Chauhan, Sangita, Manjinder Kaur, Suman Sharma, Anish Singhal, Naren Kurmi, and Saroj Chaudhary. 2020. Pre-directed problem-based learning as tool for teaching clinical problems in first professional MBBS students. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 10 (9), 821-824. doi:10.5455/njppp.2020.10.07208202007082020



Chicago Style

Chauhan, Sangita, Manjinder Kaur, Suman Sharma, Anish Singhal, Naren Kurmi, and Saroj Chaudhary. "Pre-directed problem-based learning as tool for teaching clinical problems in first professional MBBS students." National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology 10 (2020), 821-824. doi:10.5455/njppp.2020.10.07208202007082020



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Chauhan, Sangita, Manjinder Kaur, Suman Sharma, Anish Singhal, Naren Kurmi, and Saroj Chaudhary. "Pre-directed problem-based learning as tool for teaching clinical problems in first professional MBBS students." National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology 10.9 (2020), 821-824. Print. doi:10.5455/njppp.2020.10.07208202007082020



APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Chauhan, S., Kaur, . M., Sharma, . S., Singhal, . A., Kurmi, . N. & Chaudhary, . S. (2020) Pre-directed problem-based learning as tool for teaching clinical problems in first professional MBBS students. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 10 (9), 821-824. doi:10.5455/njppp.2020.10.07208202007082020