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Implementation of PBL in Kabul Medical University Assistant prof. Dr Zaman member of Physiology department Assistant Prof. Dr Nejrabi member of Orthopedic department Assistant prof. Dr Halimi member of Histology Department

PBL :  Definition: Small discussion group of students Realistic problem is presented (scenario) Focused round clinical, community or scientific problem Principle idea behind PBL is:  Starting point for learning should be a problem  Solution of problem and learning related to the problem

Background:  Preclinical subjects PBL focus mainly in Basic sciences Mainly taught in the 1 st - 2 nd Classes of Medical school Anatomy, Physiology, Histology, Biochemistry, and Embryology depts.  Because of weak management and motivation PBL implementation was postponed.

Goals:  Implementation of PBL as an effective method of active learning in KMU, motivation of the KMU teaching staff for implementation of PBL and Integration between clinic and preclinical departments

Objectives:  Introduction of a new teaching method to KMU  Provision of effective learning processes for the students  Improvement of students communication skills  Clinical context to learn basic sciences Learn basic science ideas through clinical cases

Cont……  Enhance the student’s motivation to learn on their own.  Develop student’s ability to recognize what they need to learn.  Assist students to gain basic and clinical science knowledge.  improvement of students oral presentation skills.

Resources:  PBL tutors (16)  Space for PBL classes (4)  Equipments for a PBL class Chairs and tables stationary Whiteboard text books

Target groups: Direct  KMU students (1 st and 2 nd class 240 students) Curative, Pediatrics and Dentistry (30 group) Indirect  Patient  Society

Schedule:  April - June 2008 (1 st semester) = weeks One session (100 mins) for each class in a week Each class includes one group (8 member) 6 case scenarios (12 weeks) in a semester Orientation for new PBL tutors  Aug – Oct 2008 (2 nd semester) One session (100 mins) for each class in a week Each class includes one group (8 member) 6 case scenarios (12 weeks) in a semester Orientation for new PBL tutors

Schedule for the 1 st – 2 nd classes Week days 1 st hour 8 – 8:50 AM 2 nd hour PBL 9:00 – 10:40 3 rd hour PBL 10:50 – 12:30 RoomsABCDABCD Saturday Lecture First class Sunday Lecture Monday Lecture Tuesday Lecture Wednesday Lecture Second Class Thursday Lecture

The PBL process:  Group receive the written problem scenario without opportunity to study it beforehand  The student group define the problem  The study group identified the learning goal  Students work independently to achieve the learning outcomes  The group synthesizes and summarizes their work

The PBL process First session Problem or Case scenario Feed back session Response Giving report to the Toturs

Strength  Extrainees commitment  Support of KMU leadership (Chancellor, Academic affairs Deputy and educational affair deputy)  Support of EDC

Assessment Attendance Participation Giving report to the Tutor  Adherence to the process  Communication skills  Respect to the others  Individual contribution  The PBL classes should be assessed by EDC

NoSubjectsDate: (april, May, June) Attendance Participation in scenario reading Ability to analysis the scenario Participation in discussion Attention to discussion Using of available text books Preparing of report Respect to class and classmates Communication Uniform (white coat) Total (Daily assessment) 10 Grand Total (total × 12 weeks)120 Final score (Grand total /12 weeks )10 Name: X Class: 1 st semester: 1 st2007

Strategy  Conduction of workshop and seminars for tutors  Discuses with KMU leadership and EDC for technical support  Establishment of specific committee for scenario writing One member from each clinic and Preclinical department  Discuss with elders for acceptance of PBL

Suggestions:  PBL should be accepted as a permanent and standard teaching methodology by KMU  Strengthening and empowering PBL committee in KMU

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