Abstract :
Background:
Medical Council of India emphasizes the need for self directed active learning among
undergraduate students. Traditional lectures alone are poor means of transferring/acquiring
information less effective at skill development. Hence it is the need of time to incorporate innovative
teaching learning strategies in undergraduate MBBS curriculum so we planned to undertake a study
to incorporate flipped classroom model in teaching Human Physiology.
Methodology:
One hundred and fifty students of first MBBS were divided two groups of 75 students each
(Batch A and B) as per their roll calls. For the present study, students from Batch A (n = 75) were
taken as cases and Batch B (n = 75) students were taken as controls. The control group attended
traditional classes that involved didactic sessions while study population was exposed to Flipped
classroom model. Student’s perceptions to Flipped classroom were obtained. Performance of students
in flipped classroom is compared with that of the control population.
Result:
Students involved in the study group showed better performance and understanding of
subject matter.
Conclusion:
Flipped classroom model make active student participation incultating key concepts in
physiology in a playful learning environment making it an enjoyable, lovable learning experience.
Keyword :
Flipped class room, active learning, undergraduate education