Evaluating the effectiveness of problem-based learning combined with six thinking hats in oral pathology education.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Oral Pathology, traditional slide-based teaching methods often focus on passive observation which may not completely ignite the pathology resident's critical thinking and diagnostic capabilities. Hence we designed and evaluated a modified teaching method which was integrating Problem-Based Learning (PBL) with Six Thinking Hats (STH) methodology in enhancing diagnostic skills in the assessment of diagnostically challenging cases.

Methods

A cohort of n = 15 Oral Pathology residents were included for the study. Their diagnostic accuracy, critical thinking, and knowledge retention were assessed through traditional slide-based teaching and a PBL integrated with STH approach. The PBL-STH framework engaged residents in a multi-perspective analysis of clinical data, hi

SUBMITTER: Das R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12495789 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature