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Student Perceptions of Concept Mapping as a Teaching Tool in Ayurvedic Education

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Background: A concept map is a visual representation of knowledge that illustrates the relationships and propositions among various concepts. Aim and Objective: This study aimed to determine the effect of teaching and assess the perceptions of Ayurvedic undergraduate students through concept mapping. Method and Material: In this study, 48 students were included and divided into two groups. The topic for intervention was the mechanisms of Vaman (induced vomiting). Group A was taught through a didactic lecture, while Group B was taught using concept mapping, followed by a crossover of the groups. Students were provided with a structured and revalidated feedback form, and their perceptions were assessed using a five-point Likert scale. Results: Analysis of the feedback form indicated that students expressed greater satisfaction with the concept mapping teaching approach, attributing it to enhanced comprehension of the subject matter. Conclusion: Concept mapping can be an effective teaching tool for teaching complex concepts.

Source: Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences

DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1364_24

Authors: Shweta Parwe, Milind Nisargandha, Vaishali Kuchewar

Institutions: Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Mahatma Gandhi Ayurved College Hospital and Research Centre

Language: English

Topic: Innovations in Medical Education

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $250