Jigsaw Method of Interactive Teaching to Unpuzzle Neuroanatomy

Introduction: Student driven interactive methods of teaching are a major part of andragogy, which drives them to professional competency. Jigsaw method is one such interactive teaching modality which fosters self-directed learning and peer interaction. The aim of this study is to access the effectiveness of Jigsaw method of interactive teaching qualitatively and quantitatively among 1st year MBBS students. Materials and methods: this study was done in 1st year medical students. The students were exposed to jigsaw method of interactive teaching in small groups and the program was evaluated by assessing the short and long term memory of the students. Feedback also was obtained from the students. Results: There was a statistically significant difference in the mean scores as compared to traditional teaching methods. The perception of students also showed promising results. Discussion: there have been many studies on student perception on such interactive teaching methods which revealed that the students were showing better academic performances. A few studies like the present one, on quantitative assessment of students score after Jigsaw method of interactive teaching has also shown good results. Conclusion: the jigsaw method of interactive teaching encourages student participation and enhances self directed learning and peer assisted learning.

Application of blended learning combined with Jigsaw teaching in arterial blood specimen collection of undergraduate intern nurses / 中华医学教育探索杂志

Objective:To explore the application effect of online and offline blended learning combined with Jigsaw teaching in arterial blood specimen collection of undergraduate nursing interns.Methods:A total of 135 undergraduate nursing interns were randomly divided into the experimental group ( n=66) and the control group ( n=69). The experimental group used the blended learning combined with Jigsaw teaching, while the control group adopted the blended learning combined with PBL teaching. The theoretical examination before and after class, the skill assessment after training, the nursing clinical decision-making consciousness scale, and the teaching satisfaction survey were conducted in the two groups. SPSS 28.0 was used for t-test and Chi-square test. Results:After teaching, the total score of courses and the score of theoretical examination and skill assessment of the experimental group were higher than those of the control group, and the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.05). The total score and the multi-dimension scores of the nursing clinical decision-making consciousness scale in the experimental group were higher than those in the control group, and the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.05). The teaching satisfaction of the experimental group was 92.42% (61/66), which was significantly higher than that of the control group [69.57% (48/69)], and the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Blended learning combined with Jigsaw teaching is applied to collect arterial blood specimens for undergraduate nursing interns, which is beneficial to improve the academic performance and clinical decision-making ability of nursing students.

Doctor-patient relationship: Effectiveness of the “Jigsaw” method of teaching among Phase I MBBS students in a tertiary care teaching hospital

Background: Students learn passively in the lecture format and rely on teachers for knowledge acquisition, making it unsuitable for achieving the higher levels of knowledge. Jigsaw learning encourages collaboration between learners for a deeper understanding of the subject and the facilitator role is relatively limited. Aim and Objectives: The aim of the study was to: 1. Determine the effectiveness of the jigsaw method versus traditional lecture methods for the teaching of Attitude, communication, and ethics (AETCOM) in Phase I MBBS students. 2. To assess the perception of students toward the jigsaw method. Material and Methods: This quasi-experimental study included 104 Phase I MBBS students, who were assigned to the jigsaw group and traditional lecture group. As part of the jigsaw method, 10 parent groups and five expert groups were formed to encourage peer group learning. Validated pre-tests, post-tests, and questionnaires were used in the evaluation. Results: On post-test, both groups scored significantly higher than pre-test, but the scores on pre-test did not differ between them. Post-test scores of the jigsaw group were significantly higher than those of the traditional method group. Jigsaw was rated positively by students for enhancing peer interaction (91%), deeper learning of the subject (90%), and communication skills (89%). Conclusion: The jigsaw method is more effective than the traditional method for the teaching of the AETCOM module to medical undergraduates. It can be used as a helpful tool for teaching communication skills and teamwork by utilizing cooperative learning strategies.

Jigsaw technique – A novel method of teaching biochemistry to medical undergraduates

Background: Cooperative learning is a method of education in which the learner is responsible not only for his learning but also for the learning of others. The jigsaw strategy is an efficient way to learn the course material in a cooperative learning style. Objectives: The objectives of the study were (1) to compare jigsaw learning technique with traditional teaching in medical undergraduates for teaching biochemistry. (2) To assess the gain in knowledge by students by both the techniques. Materials and Methods: It was a Quasi-experimental study. Of 150 first MBBS students, thirty six were randomly assigned to the jigsaw group and rest were treated as control group. A pre-test was administered to both the groups. The study group was taught by jigsaw technique for 4 weeks. At the same time, control group received traditional teaching. Post-test was administered to both the groups 2 weeks after the completion of the study. Results: Both the groups scored significantly high in post-test as compared to pre-test. No difference was found in pre-test scores of two groups. Post-test scores of jigsaw group were significantly more than that of the traditional method group. Conclusion: Jigsaw method is more effective than traditional method for teaching biochemistry to medical undergraduates.

Jigsaw puzzle to teach anatomy to first year MBBS students

Background: Anatomy provides a platform of knowledge indispensable to all the branches of medicine. Students have to learn many new concepts and tongue-twisting terminologies, making this subject difficult to comprehend. It has been seen that a range of innovative, proactive, simple, hands-on approach strategies can achieve maximum student engagement and help them learn. Aim is to take students from the traditional view of anatomy as a subject that require surface learning (rote learning, memorization) to one that can lead to deep learning through understanding. Keeping all this in mind a study was planned to develop an innovative method of teaching anatomy to 1st year MBBS students.Methods: The diagrams of sagittal and horizontal sections of the brain were selected, marked and cut into jigsaw pieces. Students were given an incomplete jigsaw puzzle and a set of questions. The answer to these questions helped them complete the puzzle. Perception of students who consented to participate in the study was noted.Results: Out of 98 students who participated in the study 61.2% wanted to participate in similar activities in future in anatomy and 57.1% felt that it helped them in understanding the topic. For 52.1% it was a useful self-learning tool and for another 48.9% students solving the puzzle was a challenging experience.Conclusions: Jigsaw puzzle is an efficient way for students to become engaged in their learning. It maximizes interaction and establishes an atmosphere of co-operation and respect for other students and improves learning.

The Effects of Jigsaw Cooperation Learning on Communication Ability, Problem Solving Ability, Critical Thinking Disposition, Self-directed Learning Ability and Cooperation of Nursing Students / 한국간호교육학회지

PURPOSE: This study was conducted to examine the effects of jigsaw cooperative learning on the communication ability, problem solving ability, critical thinking disposition, self-directed learning ability and cooperation of nursing students.METHODS: A one-group, pre-post design was utilized with 92 nursing students as subjects. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired t-tests using SPSS/WIN 24.0.RESULTS: The scores on problem solving ability, self-directed learning ability and cooperation were significantly increased after the education intervention.CONCLUSION: These findings indicate that cooperation learning is an effective intervention for improving problem-solving, self-directed learning ability, and cooperation in nursing education.

Study of innovative teaching methods to enhance teaching and learning in Forensic Medicine.

Background: Didactic lecture is the current method of choice but it is not effective way of teaching. Interactive lecture with various innovative teaching methods is the best proven way for teaching and learning. Material and methods: Cross sectional study was conducted in Department of Forensic Medicine for period of 1 year by voluntary participation of 100 students 2nd MBBS. Three topics of Forensic Medicine were taught by jigsaw, think-pair-share and team project to three equal number groups of students and they were subjected to pre and post intervention questionnaire. Results: There was significance increase in mean post test score for all the innovative teaching methods for all topics. There was no significance difference in mean post test scores of all three innovative teaching methods which indicated that all three innovative teaching methods were effective and good to practice. Conclusion: Instead of didactic lecture, interactive lecture with innovative methods like think-pair-share, team project , and jigsaw is a very helpful and essential for effective teaching and learning.

Learning through teaching and sharing in the jigsaw classroom

Teaching is a complex activity which consists not only of giving instructions but also promotion of learning. Different students have different preference for learning styles. Dental educators must therefore attempt to mix and match their methods of teaching to accommodate students with differing learning styles to provide an opportunity to maximize their learning. This paper aims to share the writer's experience and students' perceptions towards a different mode of teaching/learning method. The Jigsaw Classroom method was employed on University of Malaya's third-year dental students during their Water Fluoridation lecture. At the end of the session, students were asked to reflect upon the learning experience and to inscribe their feelings. Initially, students showed their resentment towards the new learning style but their resistance changed once they got into a group and started to learn from each other. In the reflective essay, most students expressed that learning through teaching and discussing as required in the Jigsaw method enhanced their understanding of the topic and they claimed that they were able to retain the information better. In this study, the Jigsaw method proved that learning in the lecture hall can be fun, educational and enriching.