Perception of problem based learning versus conventional teaching methods by clinical medical students in Nigeria

The Pan African Medical Journal

Isah Adagiri Yahaya¹  Ijeoma Angela Meka²  Ochuko Otokunefor³  Angela Ogechukwu Ugwu⁴  Helen Chioma Okoye⁴  Emmanuel Onyebuchi Ugwu⁵  Olugbenga Olalekan Ojo⁶ 

[1] Department of Chemical Pathology and Immunology, Bayero University/Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria;Department of Chemical Pathology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Ituku-Ozalla Campus, Enugu, Nigeria;Department of Chemical Pathology, College of Medicine, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria;Department of Haematology and Immunology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Ituku-Ozalla Campus, Enugu, Nigeria;Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Ituku-Ozalla Campus, Enugu, Nigeria ;Department of Surgery, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria;

关键词: problem based learning;    conventional teaching;    medical students;    pathology;    nigeria;   

DOI  :  10.11604/pamj.2019.33.311.19169

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

INTRODUCTION: Problem-based learning (PBL) method which was introduced about 50 years ago in Canada is beginning to gain acceptance over conventional teaching method (CTM) worldwide in medical education but still remains unpopular in Nigeria. This study aims to determine the perception of clinical medical students to the use of both learning methods in pathology courses. METHODS: a cross-sectional quantitative survey was conducted in four Nigerian Universities drawn from four regions of the country. Data were collected using pretested semi-structured self-administered questionnaires. RESULTS: the study included 310 respondents, 182(58.7%) males and 128(41.3%) females. Of all the participants, 257(82.9%) had heard of PBL prior to the study and 260(83.9%) thought it suitable for teaching and learning Pathology. Majority of participants, 221(71.3%) preferred a combination of both PBL and CTM while 238(76.8%) thought PBL suitable for all medical students. Some identified factors capable of enhancing adaptation of PBL into medical curriculum include conducive quiet spaces for learning and availability of computers with internet facilities for students' use. CONCLUSION: participants demonstrated high level of awareness of PBL and thought it suitable for all medical students. Availability of computers and up-to-date libraries with internet and audio-visual facilities could enhance adaptation of PBL into medical curriculum in Nigeria.

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