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Problem‐based learning in biochemistry at Ziauddin Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan
Author(s) -
Jaleel Anila,
Rahman M. Ataur,
Huda Nighat
Publication year - 2001
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 - 10.1111/j.1539-3429.2001.tb00076.x
Subject(s) - tutor , curriculum , problem based learning , ambiguity , subject matter , medical education , mathematics education , psychology , computer science , pedagogy , medicine , programming language
Since its inception in 1996, Ziauddin Medical University has integrated problem‐based learning (PBL) in its curriculum, a strategy introduced for the first time in Pakistan. This was aimed at overcoming various drawbacks in the traditional methods of teaching such as irrelevant subject matter and lack of integration between disciplines. The main features of new curricula and a system‐integrated course are outlined. A problem is quoted from the same course and its methodology is discussed. Assessment of the program through a questionnaire given to students, showed they perceived that the PBL approach adopted consistently across the curriculum contributed to the development of their information management, critical reasoning, communication and team‐ linked skills. However, the challenges are information access, the role of tutor, and coping with the ambiguity of knowledge and reasoning. 2001 IUBMB. Published by Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.