The application of staged teaching method in clinical teaching of gastroenterology / 中华医学教育探索杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the application of staged teaching method in clinical teaching of gastroenterology. Methods 64 students were randomly divided into two groups group A (n=32) was taught by traditional teaching method and group B (n=32) by staged teaching method. The scores of clinical technique skills, comprehensive cases and total scores were compared between the two groups. SPSS 19.0 was used for t test and statistical significance was established at a P value of less than 0.05. Results The scores of technique skill in group B were higher than that in group A , but there was no statistical significance. The scores of comprehensive cases in group B were higher than that in group A, and there was statistical significance . The total scores in group B were higher than those in group A , and there was statistical significance (P=0.003). Conclusion The staged teaching method could be promoted for its advantages in encouraging the students' interest in study, improving their ability to analyze problems and elevating their ability of practice.