Implementing problem based learning for first MBBS students in biochemistry


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Original Article

Author :

Smita G. Narad, Suresh Chari, Madhur Gupta

Volume :

3

Issue :

3

Abstract :

To understand the perception of students and teachers about implementation of Problem Based Learning (PBL) in Biochemistry and to assess its cognitive impact on student. 100 students from Ist MBBS participated in the study. PBL was conducted in   two sessions with pre validated case designed on hyperlipidemia. Marks scored in pre & post tests were compared by applying students paired‘t’ test. An attitude survey of the student and teachers was done using Likert Scale ranging from strongly disagree to strongly agree. Score of post-test was significantly increased (p

Keyword :

  PBL, Hyperlipidemia, First MBBS