Case-based learning in endocrine physiology: An approach toward self-directed learning and the development of soft skills in medical students

American Journal of Physiology - Advances in Physiology Education

Volumn 37, Issue 4, 2013, Pages 356-360

  Gade, Shubhada ^a   Chari, Suresh ^a  

^a NKP SALVE INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES   (India)

Author keywords

Case based learning; Self directed learning; Soft skills

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; CASE-BASED LEARNING; CLINICAL COMPETENCE; CURRICULUM; EDUCATION; ENDOCRINE GLAND; HUMAN; INDIA; LEARNING; MEDICAL SCHOOL; MEDICAL STUDENT; ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT; PHYSIOLOGY; SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING; SOFT SKILLS;

CASE-BASED LEARNING; SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING; SOFT SKILLS;

CLINICAL COMPETENCE; CURRICULUM; ENDOCRINE GLANDS; HUMANS; INDIA; LEARNING; PHYSIOLOGY; SCHOOLS, MEDICAL; STUDENTS, MEDICAL;

EID: 84890886443     PISSN: 10434046     EISSN: 15221229     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1152/advan.00076.2012     Document Type: Article

References (17)

1. Centre for Teaching and Learning, Queen's University. What Is Case-Based learning? (online). www.queensu.ca/ctl/resources/topicspecific/ casebased.html [7 January 2012].
2. Ghosh S. Combination of didactic lectures and case based problem solving tutorials toward better learning: perception of students from a conventional medical curriculum. Adv Physiol Educ 31: 193-197, 2007.
3. Jamkar A, Yemul V, Singh G. Integrated teaching programme with student-centered case-based learning. Med Educ 40: 466-467, 2006.
4. Lake DA. Student performance and perception of a lecture-based course compared with the same course utilizing group discussion. Phys Ther 81: 896-902, 2001.
5. Legan SJ. Multiple-format sessions for teaching endocrine physiology. Adv Physiol Educ 25: 228-232, 2001.
6. Lujan HL, DiCarlo SE. Too much teaching, not enough learning: what is the solution? Adv Physiol Educ 30: 17-22, 2006.
7. Medical Council of India. Vision 2015 (online). http://www.mciindia. org/tools/announcement/MCI_booklet.pdf [7 January 2012].
8. Modell HI. Preparing students to participate in an active learning environment. Adv Physiol Educ 270: 69-77, 1996.
9. Sathishkumar S, Thomas N, Tharion E, Neelakantan N, Vyas R. Attitude of medical students towards early clinical exposure in learning endocrine physiology. BMC Med Educ 7: 30, 2007.
10. Setia S, Bobby Z, Ananthnarayanan P, Radhika M, Kavitha M, Prashanth T. Case-based learning versus problem-based learning: a direct comparison from first-year medical students perspective. Webmedcentral Med Educ 2: WMCOO1976, 2011.
11. Sood R, Adkoli BV. Medical education in India-problems and prospectus. J Indian Acad Clin Med 1: 210-212, 2000.
12. Srinivasan M, Wilkes M, Stevenson F, Nguye T, Slavin S. Comparing problem-based learning with case-based learning: effects of a major curricular shift at two institutions. Acad Med 82: 74-82, 2007.
13. Vari RC, Borg KE, McCleary VL, McCormack JT, Ruit KG, Sukalski KA, Olson LM. Endocrine physiology in a patient centered learning curriculum. Adv Physiol Educ 25: 241-248, 2001.
14. Verma K, D'Monte B, Adkoli BV, Nayar U. Inquiry-Driven Strategies for Innovation in Medical Education in India. New Delhi: AIIMS, 1992.
15. Vyas R, Jacob M, Faith M, Isaac B, Rabi S, Sathishkumar S, Selvakumar D, Ganesh A. An effective integrated learning program in the first year of the medical course. Natl Med J India 21: 21-26, 2008.
16. Walters MR. Case-stimulated learning within endocrine physiology lectures: an approach to other disciplines. Adv Physiol Educ 276: 74-78, 1999.
17. Walters MR. Problem-based learning within endocrine physiology lectures. Adv Physiol Educ 25: 225-227, 2001.