To Determine the Effectiveness of Case Based Tutorials As Compared To Traditional Tutorials in Microbiology
Effectiveness Of Case Based Tutorials As Compared To Traditional Tutorials In Microbiology
Keywords:
Case based learning, Tutorials,Microbiology educationAbstract
Background& Objective: In traditional lecture classes or tutorials students are passive learners, so it is just
factual recalling than the reasoning. In case based learning, students take an active part in the discussion and
develop a skill for interaction. To test for the effectiveness of Case Based Tutorials (CBL) as compared to traditional
tutorials in microbiology. Methodology: A total of 58 students were divided into Batch A and Batch B randomly. Case
Based Tutorials was conducted for batch A, and while to batch B traditional tutorials were conducted. Pre test and
post test were conducted for both the batches and results were analyzed by unpaired t test. Feedback on CBL
sessions was recorded on a pre validated questionnaire. Results: There was significant difference in the knowledge
gained by the students as their performance in post test of Case Based tutorial was better as compared to Traditional
Tutorial ( P <0.001). 27 (93.10%) students opined that CBL improved their learning skills. Conclusion: CBL can
enhance the development of learning skills and can be used for early clinical exposure and better application of
microbiology in diagnosis & patient care. [Patil MNJIRM2016; 7(2):5-8]
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