Application of PBL in theory teaching of pediatrics / 中华医学教育探索杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To promote teaching qualities of pediatrics,problem-based learning (PBL)and lecture-based learnin(gLBL)were contrasted,and effects of the new teaching method were evaluated.Methods 58 medical students of English class Grade 2004 were chosen and divided into two groups,namely,PBL group,LBL group,each taught through the corresponding method in the chapter Rickets of Vitamin D Deficiency.At the end of the course,an objective exam was taken and the scores,checkout rate and excellent rate were used to assess the teaching quality.Results The scores and checkout rate of case analysis of the students in the PBL group are higher than that in the LBL group.Conclusion The approach of PBL can elevate the students'clinical thinking capability.