Introduction of case based learning in undergraduate anatomy teaching

Background: According to Bloom’s cognitive taxonomy, higher orders of learning are crucial for clinical training in health science but conventional method of teaching is based on fact transfer and information recall. Cased Based Learning (CBL) is focused on application, problem solving and communica...

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Main Authors: Santanu Bhattacharya, Akash Kusum Banerjee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Al Ameen Medical College 2022-04-01
Series:Al Ameen Journal of Medical Sciences
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Online Access:http://ajms.alameenmedical.org/ArticlePDFs/5%20AJMS%20V15.N2.2022%20p%20106-112.pdf
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description Background: According to Bloom’s cognitive taxonomy, higher orders of learning are crucial for clinical training in health science but conventional method of teaching is based on fact transfer and information recall. Cased Based Learning (CBL) is focused on application, problem solving and communication. It is an active learning strategy in small groups in which the group focused on solving presented problem. Thus this structured method may prepare younger learners in becoming better self-learner. Aim and Objectives: To improve the learning of Anatomy by the way of case based learning and to promote critical thinking & self-directed learning of the students. Methodology: A Descriptive, observational study was conducted in the Department of Anatomy, Maharaja Jitendra Narayan Medical College, Coochbehar, West Bengal, during a study period of six months. After sensitization of departmental faculties & students hundred Phase-I students were divided into five groups and the selected topics were delivered in CBL method. Then the students & the faculty were asked to provide their feedback. Results: More than ninety percent students felt that it helped in better understanding of the subject, assisted in memorizing facts easily, gave confidence in subject learning, could be used as a Teaching-Learning Method (TLM) for future batches, increased group interaction, motivated to read more and improved clinical thinking and increased sensitivity towards case. Hundred percent faculties felt that it was feasible to conduct CBL session and the students were confident to apply the theoretical knowledge of anatomy to solve clinical cases but preparation CBL classes took a lot of efforts. Conclusions: CBL is not only an innovative teaching-learning method but also it promotes problem solving abilities, analytical, communication skills and self-learning among the students.
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spelling doaj.art-d9fe21b8631544a1aaec8a94b18791392022-12-21T23:14:05ZengAl Ameen Medical CollegeAl Ameen Journal of Medical Sciences0974-11432022-04-011502106112Introduction of case based learning in undergraduate anatomy teachingSantanu Bhattacharya0Akash Kusum Banerjee1Department of Anatomy, Maharaja Jitendra Narayan Medical College & Hospital, Vivekananda Street, Pilkhana, Cooch Behar-736101 West Bengal, IndiaDepartment of Anatomy, Maharaja Jitendra Narayan Medical College & Hospital, Vivekananda Street, Pilkhana, Cooch Behar-736101 West Bengal, IndiaBackground: According to Bloom’s cognitive taxonomy, higher orders of learning are crucial for clinical training in health science but conventional method of teaching is based on fact transfer and information recall. Cased Based Learning (CBL) is focused on application, problem solving and communication. It is an active learning strategy in small groups in which the group focused on solving presented problem. Thus this structured method may prepare younger learners in becoming better self-learner. Aim and Objectives: To improve the learning of Anatomy by the way of case based learning and to promote critical thinking & self-directed learning of the students. Methodology: A Descriptive, observational study was conducted in the Department of Anatomy, Maharaja Jitendra Narayan Medical College, Coochbehar, West Bengal, during a study period of six months. After sensitization of departmental faculties & students hundred Phase-I students were divided into five groups and the selected topics were delivered in CBL method. Then the students & the faculty were asked to provide their feedback. Results: More than ninety percent students felt that it helped in better understanding of the subject, assisted in memorizing facts easily, gave confidence in subject learning, could be used as a Teaching-Learning Method (TLM) for future batches, increased group interaction, motivated to read more and improved clinical thinking and increased sensitivity towards case. Hundred percent faculties felt that it was feasible to conduct CBL session and the students were confident to apply the theoretical knowledge of anatomy to solve clinical cases but preparation CBL classes took a lot of efforts. Conclusions: CBL is not only an innovative teaching-learning method but also it promotes problem solving abilities, analytical, communication skills and self-learning among the students.http://ajms.alameenmedical.org/ArticlePDFs/5%20AJMS%20V15.N2.2022%20p%20106-112.pdfcased based learningself –directed learningteaching-learning methods
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teaching-learning methods
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