7. Introducing Team Based Learning (TBL) in Pathology: Student’s Perceptions
Sofia Waheed Khan1, Sadaf Sajid2, Nosheen Khurram1, Mussarat-ul-Hasnain3 and Waqas Ali3
ABSTRACT
Objective: To explore the perception of students regarding Team Based Learning (TBL) in Pathology at Rashid Latif Medical and Dental College, Lahore.
Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Rashid Latif Medical and Dental College, Lahore, in December 2019.
Materials and Methods: A total of 151 students who were present at the time of survey in pathology third year MBBS class and expressed their consent for participation were enrolled in the study. A structured validated questionnaire was used as a study tool.
Results: A total of 151 undergraduate medical students responded to the questionnaire. The perceptions regarding team based learning was very satisfactory. Majority of the student agreed that team based learning (TBL) is a better teaching methodology for learning pathology.
Conclusion: Current teaching methods in medical colleges need to be improved. Team based Learning is a student centered learning. New teaching strategies should be implemented to engage student in learning.
Key Words: Team based learning, Pathology, Students, Medical
Citation of article: Khan SW, Sajid S, Khurram N, Hasnain M, Ali W. Introducing Team Based Learning (TBL) in Pathology: Student’s Perceptions. Med Forum 2020;31(10):31-34.