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Scaffolding problem-based learning in postgraduate immunology: a pyramidal mind-mapping approach to teaching complex immune mechanisms in COVID-19

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This study introduces a pyramidal problem-based learning (PBL) model combined with structured mind mapping for postgraduate immunology, applied for the first time to teaching complex COVID-19 immunity. Early scaffolding of PBL significantly enhanced students' conceptual organization, engagement, and examination performance, with a large measurable effect. These findings provide the first evidence that this interactive, structured approach can accelerate mastery of challenging biomedical content in postgraduate curricula.

Source: AJP Advances in Physiology Education

DOI: 10.1152/advan.00021.2026

Authors: Visula Abeysuriya, Sachintha N. Alwis, Vasitha Abeysuriya

Institutions: University of Kelaniya, University of Colombo, Coventry University

Language: English

Topic: Problem and Project Based Learning

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7165877235

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