Hello again,
As I said in my previous blog the PBL is one of the best learning method which I think should be incorporated in medical colleges in India, in abroad the universities like McMaster, MU, Queen’s lot more are experts in it, the results are mind blowing and PBL is part of their curriculum also.
In this world where students want to bunk as many class as possible and doesn’t like boring lectures, gave a very surprising feedback and I will give you some of the facts and figures of its adaption in St John’s and the results are just amazing.
Some of the facts,
1. 80% of students like PBL class, 9% didn’t like the class and remaining were not sure
2. 90% of students continue to attend the PBL class
3. Students quickly understand the problem, learning issues and where to find information.
4. Clearly Critical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills were excellent
5. From first class to last class the communication, networking and team work was increased tremendously.
6. Complex problems are discussed in easy to understand way
7. Students were able to relate the problem and learning into their clinical classes where they are exposed to real patients.
8. They are adapted to the PBL class now and they are willing to attend the regular PBL classes if conducted
9. Happy about the PBL certificates that they get
Student’s suggestions,
1. Access to computer and internet can help them to access huge information, faster & make it more interacting class
2. Access to information tutor along with cases details like objective, reference data can add lot of value
3. More PBL classes as by the time they try to adapt to the PBL class and started liking it, it is over. (recommending for part of curriculum)
4. Less of lecturing(if any) and more of interactions
5. Better organisation of materials that they carry in PBL class & order in which they present
6. Better & more use of Audio/Video aids
7. Team could have met between sessions
8. More enthusiasm & seriousness from team members
Clearly it shows that students, tutors and of course I liked the learning. Some of the students said by the time they started enjoying the PBL class it is over and due to time constrains, not part of syllabus we were not able to continue this method. They were saying it will also help us in our clinical posting & our future professional roles. We spoke to lot of students, doctors, professors, vice principal, principal, dean and some directors, as they agreed it should be part of the curriculum & PBL main success students adaption & it is clearly visible in few Indian students, but larger crowd should try this in India.
Note: Facts & suggestions are taken from St John's students & refered to data collected by Medical education department of St John's medical college (Bangalore) & Dr Nachiket, Anatomy, St John's medical college.
Again feel free to mail me for any question that you may have at kishan.kumar@upacaar.com
As I said in my previous blog the PBL is one of the best learning method which I think should be incorporated in medical colleges in India, in abroad the universities like McMaster, MU, Queen’s lot more are experts in it, the results are mind blowing and PBL is part of their curriculum also.
In this world where students want to bunk as many class as possible and doesn’t like boring lectures, gave a very surprising feedback and I will give you some of the facts and figures of its adaption in St John’s and the results are just amazing.
Some of the facts,
1. 80% of students like PBL class, 9% didn’t like the class and remaining were not sure
2. 90% of students continue to attend the PBL class
3. Students quickly understand the problem, learning issues and where to find information.
4. Clearly Critical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills were excellent
5. From first class to last class the communication, networking and team work was increased tremendously.
6. Complex problems are discussed in easy to understand way
7. Students were able to relate the problem and learning into their clinical classes where they are exposed to real patients.
8. They are adapted to the PBL class now and they are willing to attend the regular PBL classes if conducted
9. Happy about the PBL certificates that they get
Student’s suggestions,
1. Access to computer and internet can help them to access huge information, faster & make it more interacting class
2. Access to information tutor along with cases details like objective, reference data can add lot of value
3. More PBL classes as by the time they try to adapt to the PBL class and started liking it, it is over. (recommending for part of curriculum)
4. Less of lecturing(if any) and more of interactions
5. Better organisation of materials that they carry in PBL class & order in which they present
6. Better & more use of Audio/Video aids
7. Team could have met between sessions
8. More enthusiasm & seriousness from team members
Clearly it shows that students, tutors and of course I liked the learning. Some of the students said by the time they started enjoying the PBL class it is over and due to time constrains, not part of syllabus we were not able to continue this method. They were saying it will also help us in our clinical posting & our future professional roles. We spoke to lot of students, doctors, professors, vice principal, principal, dean and some directors, as they agreed it should be part of the curriculum & PBL main success students adaption & it is clearly visible in few Indian students, but larger crowd should try this in India.
Note: Facts & suggestions are taken from St John's students & refered to data collected by Medical education department of St John's medical college (Bangalore) & Dr Nachiket, Anatomy, St John's medical college.
Again feel free to mail me for any question that you may have at kishan.kumar@upacaar.com
No comments:
Post a Comment