Concept map as a teaching and learning tool for medical students.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aim

Concept maps hold great potential for the students as it helps in the formulation of new concepts as well to evaluate the learning ability of the students. However, the use of concept maps as a teaching tool in medical students in India has not been explored, to the best of our knowledge. This study was conducted to assess the use of concept maps in improving learning among medical students.

Materials and methods

This study was conducted among III MBBS students belonging to two batches. This study was carried out in two stages. In first stage, pretest was taken to test the knowledge of students. Later, introductory class was taken on tuberculosis and concept map was used to explain the given concept and later posttest was taken. In second stage, feedback w

SUBMITTER: Baliga SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7933622 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature