Application and reflection of mind map in pediatric surgery practice teaching / 中华医学教育探索杂志

ABSTRACT

Based on the current situation of pediatric surgery practice teaching in Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, 10 mind maps of common clinical diseases made by Imindmap 11 were applied to the practice teaching and teaching assessment through WeChat public platform. Mind map not only revealed the relationship between related disciplines and reappeared the clinical thinking process, but also greatly improved the enthusiasm and efficiency of interns' learning, and trained their innovative spirit and practical ability. At the same time, as a formative evaluation method, mind map facilitates teachers to evaluate and improves teaching activities. What’s more, it effectively improves the quality of teaching, and is worth promoting in clinical teaching.