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Special‐study modules in a problem‐based learning medical curriculum: An innovative laboratory research practice suppporting introduction to research methodology in the undergraduate curriculum
Author(s) -
Guner Gül Akdogan,
Cavdar Zahide,
Yener Nilgün,
Kume Tuncay,
Egrilmez Mehtap Yuksel,
Resmi Halil
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
biochemistry and molecular biology education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.34
H-Index - 39
eISSN - 1539-3429
pISSN - 1470-8175
DOI - 10.1002/bmb.20477
Subject(s) - curriculum , computer science , mathematics education , teaching method , medical education , pedagogy , psychology , medicine
We describe the organization of wet‐lab special‐study modules (SSMs) in the Central Research Laboratory of Dokuz Eylül Medical School, Izmir, Turkey with the aim of discussing the scientific, laboratory, and pedagogical aspects of this educational activity. A general introduction to the planning and functioning of these SSMs is given, along with specific examples. The wet‐lab SSMs incorporate several innovative pedagogies: problem‐based learning, research‐based learning, practical laboratory education, team‐based learning, and project‐based learning. Oral and written evaluations show that the students find this activity rewarding. The wet‐lab SSM model applied in the Research‐Lab of Dokuz Eylül School of Medicine represents a format which is effective in training the students in research methodology, practical laboratory work, and independent learning. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education Vol. 39, No. 1, pp. 47–55, 2011