An Approach in Medical Biophysics Learning Style Using Problem-Based Learning Method

Abstract

The motivation in implementing problem-based learning (PBL) in medical biophysics education was started since 2011-2012. Hence it is better for the students to learn e.g medical biophysics using hands-on method. This paper will discuss the implementation of PBL in medical medical biophysics and student perception on the learning method. The study was performed on faculty of applied medical sciences students taking medical biophysics subject in the second semester in a University in Egypt. They were learned the physics topics for some weeks as a part of their learning method. The test on the perception of the students was carried out by distributing questionnaire at the end of PBL session. Problem-based learning (PBL) helps students develop their knowledge and understanding skills. Also their intellectual skills in integrating the principles and concepts of medical biophysics. Students acquire professional and practical skills in practicing the leader ship role and applying the principles of scientific research .Teaching content through skills is one of the primary distinguishing features of PBL with conventional method. In PBL, the students are more inductive. The results were analyzed using SPSS software. The problem-based learning of medical biophysics were successfully implemented to the students. From the facilitator observation generally the students were starting to understand the concept of PBL. They are also trained to be punctual, actively generating ideas in group and good motivator to the friends.70% of students agree the relevancy of teaching and learning (T & L) method using PBL in medical biophysics syllabus and 90% of the students agree get useful benefits from the PBL methods.