To Determine the Effectiveness of Case Based Tutorials As Compared To Traditional Tutorials in Microbiology.

ABSTRACT

Background& Objective: In traditional lecture classes or tutorials students are passive learners, so it is just factual recalling than the reasoning. In case based learning, students take an active part in the discussion and develop a skill for interaction. To test for the effectiveness of Case Based Tutorials (CBL) as compared to traditional tutorials in microbiology. Methodology: A total of 58 students were divided into Batch A and Batch B randomly. Case Based Tutorials was conducted for batch A, and while to batch B traditional tutorials were conducted. Pre test and post test were conducted for both the batches and results were analyzed by unpaired t test. Feedback on CBL sessions was recorded on a pre validated questionnaire. Results: There was significant difference in the knowledge gained by the students as their performance in post test of Case Based tutorial was better as compared to Traditional Tutorial ( P <0.001). 27 (93.10%) students opined that CBL improved their learning skills. Conclusion: CBL can enhance the development of learning skills and can be used for early clinical exposure and better application of microbiology in diagnosis & patient care.