Assessing Problem-Based Learning : A Case Study of a Medically Oriented Biophysics Problem-Based Learning Course
Year: 2012
Type: article
Abstract: Problem based learning (PBL) has been introduced into the academic programs offered by the Faculty of Applied medical sciences October 6 University at the start of the academic year 2012. This paper examines students' .Learning in a team-based PBL course of medical biophysics. Pre-course results indicate that there is difference in students' general understanding of medical biophysics concepts between those attending PBL and those following the traditional course. Succeeding in today's world requires college undergraduates to be able to think critically, solve complex problems, communicate clearly (using both verbal and written skills) and work effectively in teams. Problem-based learning (PBL) helps students develop their knowledge and understanding skills. Also Their intellectual skills in integrating the principles and concepts of medical biophysics. Students acquire professional and practical skills in practicing the leader ship role and applying the principles of scientific research .Students in a PBL course are challenged to ``learn to learn'', working cooperatively in groups, seeking solutions to real world problems by asking and answering their own and their peers' questions.The effectiveness was evaluated by comparing the performances and the perceptions of the sample students (n=50) using the PBL and comparing the outcomes with those of the Content-Based Learning (CBL). The comparative post-test performance analysis conducted using a student t-test statistical analysis (p<0.001) revealed that the experimental PBL approach yielded better performances than the controlled CBL approach. The analysis also revealed that students exposed to the web-based PBL approach responded more positively with their knowledge enhancement compared to students unexposed to the web-based CBL approach. (Hala Moustafa, Nashwa Abbas, Alaa Eiswee, Ismail Hegaze and Kemenada everard. Assessing Problem-Based Learning: A Case Study of a Medically Oriented Biophysics Problem-Based Learning Course. J Am Sci 2012;8(12):725-728). (ISSN: 1545-1003). http://www.jofamericanscience.org . 101
Authors: Hossam El-Din Moustafa, Iman Hegazi, Everard van Kemenade, A Esawi, Najlaa Abbas
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2735974205