Introduction of Problem–based Learning in Physiology at MLN Medical College Allahabad

Dr. Kavita Chawla; Dr. Vikas Sachdeva

Volume : IV, Issue : IX, September - 2015

Introduction of Problem–based Learning in Physiology at MLN Medical College Allahabad

Dr. Kavita Chawla, Dr. Vikas Sachdeva

Abstract :

The traditional view of teaching Physiology in medical college is that student learning should be teacher–centered using the traditional didactic teaching method. This faces tremendous criticism as student learning is essentially passive. Physiology as a subject loses its utility as students cram it for the sake of examinations. In order to overcome this, Problem based learning was introduced to first year students. The entire 18 hour curriculum allotted for GI PHYSIOLOGY was divided into 10 hrs of didactic lecture where mainly theoretical topics were taught while 4 sessions of 2 hr each for Problem Based learning where mostly applied part was covered. A facilitator supervised the sessions. On completion, a questionnaire was given to the students for evaluation. Majority of the students opined that Problem based sessions were beneficial and made the topic interesting. Thus it may be concluded that it should form a part of regular curriculum.