Special-Study Modules in a Problem-Based Learning Medical Curriculum AN INNOVATIVE LABORATORY RESEARCH PRACTICE SUPPPORTING INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN THE UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM

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Guner G. A., ÇAVDAR Z., YENER N., KÜME T., YÜKSEL EĞRİLMEZ M., Resmi H.

BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY EDUCATION, cilt.39, sa.1, ss.47-55, 2011 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

• Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
• Cilt numarası: 39 Sayı: 1
• Basım Tarihi: 2011
• Doi Numarası: 10.1002/bmb.20477
• Dergi Adı: BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY EDUCATION
• Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Sayfa Sayıları: ss.47-55
• Anahtar Kelimeler: Active learning, laboratory exercises, medical education
• Açık Arşiv Koleksiyonu: AVESİS Açık Erişim Koleksiyonu
• Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

We describe the organization of wet-lab special-study modules (SSMs) in the Central Research Laboratory of Dokuz Eylul Medical School, Izmir, Turkey with the aim of discussing the scientific, laboratory, and pedagogical aspects of this educational activity. A general introduction to the planning and functioning of these SSMs is given, along with specific examples. The wet-lab SSMs incorporate several innovative pedagogies: problem-based learning, research-based learning, practical laboratory education, team-based learning, and project-based learning. Oral and written evaluations show that the students find this activity rewarding. The wet-lab SSM model applied in the Research-Lab of Dokuz Eylul School of Medicine represents a format which is effective in training the students in research methodology, practical laboratory work, and independent learning.