International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (IJMRHS)
ISSN: 2319-5886 Indexed in: ESCI (Thomson Reuters)
Medha Y Rao
Dean Academics, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore, IndiaPublications
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Research
Implementing Problem Based Learning in a Virtual Format for First Year Medical Students
Author(s): Ashwin Kulkarni*, Vanitha Gowda MN, Chandrika Rao and Medha Y Rao
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns which happened worldwide made it imperative for everyone to explore newer methods of teaching and learning. Problem Based Learning (PBL) which is a student-centric method of teaching learning can be conducted using virtual platforms like Microsoft team and WhatsApp. This study was done to understand the perception, acceptance, and challenges in the implementation of PBL in a virtual format (Online PBL). Methodology: This is an institution based cross sectional study conducted over one year (1st December 2020 to 1st December 2021). All 150 first-year Medical students were included in the study. Four sessions of Online PBL were conducted using Microsoft team and WhatsApp. The assessment was done using Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and concept maps after each session. The student’s feedb.. Read More»
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