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Perceptions of Students and Faculty Regarding Problem Based Learning- Private and Public Sector Comparison
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Zarmina Saga. Perceptions of Students and Faculty Regarding Problem Based Learning- Private and Public Sector Comparison. JRMC [Internet]. 2017 Mar. 30 [cited 2024 Mar. 28];21(1). Available from: https://journalrmc.com/index.php/JRMC/article/view/118

Abstract

To study and compare the perception
of students and faculty regarding problem based
learning, in a public and a private sector medical
college of Pakistan.
Methods: In this mix method study in a private
sector and a public sector medical college, in both
these institutes, the curriculum for first year was
divided into system based modules. Basic Sciences
teaching was augmented by problem-based learning
(PBL) in an integrated manner. Students were
allocated randomly to batches, each comprising of
14-15 students. One facilitator was randomly
allocated to each student’s batch. The response of
students was evaluated based on structured
questionnaires and their assessment was done by the
faculty on structured evaluation forms.
Results: Student’s response was categorized in four
groups; quantitative analysis showed that majority
of students from group A and B agreed that all
members were involved as a team(62.6% & 57%),
newly introduced PBL facilitated their learning
process (64.9% and 61.8%), the learning environment
was beneficial (55.3%. and 67.1%), and facilitator
was helpful to complete the task given (78% and
64.54%).The facilitators rated the performances of
the students based on a scoring system. The mean
score of the students regarding their performances
was 14.74 (SD+3.255) in group A and 10.64 (SD+4.55)
- in group B; the maximum attainable scores being
20. The difference between their scores was
statistically significant (P value <0.01).
Conclusion: There is no difference in perception
of students in a public and private medical college
regarding PBL but there is statistically significant
difference in performance of students, public sector
students getting higher scores.

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