Effects of problem-based learning along with other active learning strategies on short-term learning outcomes of students in an Indian medical school

• DOI: 10.4103/2278-344x.101703
• Publication Date: 2014-01-30T06:59:15Z
• Authors: ReemR Abraham; Komattil Ramnarayan; BincyM George; Indira Adiga; GirijaR Kumari; Niveditha Suvarna; Vasudha Devi; ShobhaKarabylu La...; MadeehaB Mamot; Wan NasyitahBW Jamil; Nai′mahBA Haripin
• Keywords: Graduation (instrument); Attrition; Problem-Based Learning

Background: Problem-based learning (PBL) is reported to improve general competencies such as problem solving. It also fosters the development of a scientific attitude in medical students. The present study explored perceptions students at Melaka Manipal Medical College (MMMC), Campus, India regarding extent which PBL along with other active strategies has succeeded improving few short-term outcomes. We determined graduation and attrition rates seven six batches first- second-year students, respectively, who were enrolled MBBS program before after implementation PBL. Materials Methods: Students (n = 120) requested indicate their responses on Likert scale questionnaire focusing 12 Additionally, retrospective analysis first year was done. Results Conclusion: Out outcomes, all found have median score 4, except time management, motivation for lifelong learning, interest pursuing profession. be significantly high low respectively compared non-PBL year. In second too, outnumbered terms rate. rate revealed that self-directed (SDL) sessions employed curriculum right from culminated improvement almost