Team Based Learning (TBL): A study at JN Medical College DMIMS Wardha - Softcover

Deshpande, V. K.; Tankhiwale, S. R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3659612839 ISBN 13: 9783659612831

Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2014

Synopsis

Teaching physiology can be challenging. Students do not develop the skills or the interest to learn on their own. The lecture format reaches only a select group of students. One invention is the teaching team model for large lecture classes, a model for improving undergraduate education. Team based learning (TBL) was introduced aiming at preparing students for active, collaborative learning within a cohesive group. Methods: It was single blind controlled interventional study conducted at J N Medical College Wardha, India. First MBBS students were enrolled for the study. The TBL program was introduced as supplement to the traditional instructional method by taking 2 modules. Perception of students on TBL, teamwork and preference to TBL was obtained. Results showed that most of the students were agreed for this type of instructional strategy as it enriched their knowledge and find relevant for the subject Physiology. There was overall increase in marks obtained in examination. Conclusion: TBL was well accepted with 2 modules in Physiology promoting self-directed learning. Beneficiaries: The students of the institute will be benefitted where teacher student ratio is large.

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About the Author

Dr Alka Rawekar,M.D. (Physiology), M.Phil.(Health Professional Education), FAIMER Fellow. Professor Physiology. At Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi (M) Wardha, Maharashtra, India.Field of interest is Medical Education having professional experience of 15 years.

Edition details

• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3659612839
• ISBN 13: 9783659612831
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 100
• Editor: Rawekar Alka