ArticleThe Pan African medical journal2019
Perception of problem based learning versus conventional teaching methods by clinical medical students in Nigeria.
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- The effectiveness of problem-based learning compared with lecture-based learning in surgical education: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC medical education · 2023Pooled it
- The Effectiveness of Peer Education, Mentorship and Role-Playing Approaches in Developing Clinical Skills Among Iranian Nursing Students: A Systematic Review.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Bioethics curriculum for undergraduate medical students: an evaluation study utilizing mixed methods approach.BMC medical education · 2024Article
- Sociocultural factors affecting first-year medical students' adjustment to a PBL program at an African medical school.BMC medical education · 2024Article
- Flipped classroom model versus conventional teaching method: effects on nursing students' self-directed learning readiness in a research methodology course.The Pan African medical journal · 2024Article
- Problem based learning approach increases the academic satisfaction of health science students in Ethiopian universities: a comparative cross sectional study.BMC medical education · 2022Article
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Abstract
introductionProblem-based learning (PBL) method which was introduced about 50 years ago in Canada is beginning to gain acceptance over conventional teaching method (CTM) worldwide in medical education but still remains unpopular in Nigeria. This study aims to determine the perception of clinical medical students to the use of both learning methods in pathology courses.
methodsA cross-sectional quantitative survey was conducted in four Nigerian universities drawn from four regions of the country. Data were collected using pretested semi-structured self-administered questionnaires.
resultsThe study included 310 respondents, 182(58.7%) males and 128(41.3%) females. Of all the participants, 257(82.9%) had heard of PBL prior to the study and 260(83.9%) thought it suitable for teaching and learning Pathology. Majority of participants, 221(71.3%) preferred a combination of both PBL and CTM while 238(76.8%) thought PBL suitable for all medical students. Some identified factors capable of enhancing adaptation of PBL into medical curriculum include conducive quiet spaces for learning and availability of computers with internet facilities for students' use.
conclusionParticipants demonstrated high level of awareness of PBL and thought it suitable for all medical students. Availability of computers and up-to-date libraries with internet and audio-visual facilities could enhance adaptation of PBL into medical curriculum in Nigeria.
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