Introduction of Case Base Learning (CBL) in teaching undergraduate 2ND year MBBS Medical students in Community Medicine
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Abstract
Purpose: the purpose of the study is to compare the effectiveness of Case Based Learning approaches with didactic lecture and Perception of students and faculty regarding introduction of CBL
Methods : Study design: Educational research, observational study, data collection source: Students and faculty, Study setting: Department of Community Medicine, Terna Medical College, Navi Mumbai, Study tool: Brainstorming session with 2-3 core faculty of the department. Students were divided into two groups by random sampling. Two topics were selected for CBL. Initially, Didactic lecture was taken for all students on both topics. Then group A was introduced with CBL topic 2 and group B to topic 1.Students were evaluated through questionnaires and student’s feedback with 5 point Likert’s scale.
Results : Test score and statistical analysis shows significant difference in understanding of topic conducted by case based learning in both group.
Conclusion : There was 100% agreement about the capacity of CBL to deliver better understanding of community medicine and its ability to evoke enthusiasm and interest in student.