Application of Task-driven Learning in Training Scientific Research Ability of Medical Undergraduate Students
Objective Although great progress has been made in the development of scientific research ability of medical undergraduates of five-year program in China,stimulating the medical students'interest in research is still a challenge for medical education.Task-driven Learning(TDL)is an effective strategy to improve the relationship between skills,knowledge and ability.This study aimed to evaluate the impact of TDL model on the scientific research ability of medical undergraduates of five-year program in China.Methods We divided 84 third-year undergraduate students from Zhejiang University into two groups in batches:TDL group and Lecture-based Learning(LBL)group.The TBL group received TDL in Cell Biology and Molecular Biology teaching.The courses consisted of five stages:task design,self-study,experiment design,discussion,and summary.The LBL group adopted traditional LBL teaching method.After the courses were completed,students'academic performance was evaluated with theory and practice tests.We also evaluated the students'preference to and satisfaction with TDL or LBL through a questionnaire survey.Results There was a significant difference in the mean score rate of the practice test(P<0.05).As for the theory test,however,there was no substantial difference between the two groups(P>0.05).The results of the questionnaire survey showed that students who went through TDL were satisfied with the teaching content,teaching method,and experimental content.TDL-based courses also helped the undergraduate students complete their research projects.In addition,the students who went through TDL achieved positive outcomes in terms of innovative thinking,collaboration,and communication.Conclusion TDL is a powerful educational method for education to medical students in China.This method not only imparts basic knowledge but also enables the students to use the knowledge more effectively for scientific research.
Task-driven teaching methodScientific research abilityInterest in researchMedical student
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