Computer assisted learning (CAL) as a teaching learning method in teaching experimental pharmacology

Background: The main pool of pharmacology practical teaching is formed by the use and demonstration of animal experiments. Animals have been used to demonstrate the effect of various drugs in experimental pharmacology classes, in the lab. The practical sessions in pharmacology training involving animal experiments are still taught by traditional teaching methods. Rapid development of information technology has led to newer trends in teaching and learning using Computer Assisted Learning (CAL). Keeping it in mind we decided to undertake this study to assess the perception of CAL in 2nd year MBBS students over conventional teaching in experimental pharmacology.Methods: This was an observational, questionnaire-based study. A total of hundred undergraduate MBBS (2nd year) students participated. Participants were first demonstrated an animal experiment by conventional teaching method followed by the same animal experiment demonstration on CAL. Students’ feedback was recorded on a questionnaire and analyzed.Results: The mean age of the participants was 19.88±1.28 years. The study overall observed that 62% preferred CAL to conventional (38%). Majority of the participants’ thought CAL (63%) helps to understand better over conventional (28%) and that CAL (63%) is time independent over conventional (28%). More than 85% felt that CAL was more explanatory and provided a better learning experience.Conclusions: Students preferred CAL to conventional teaching, in experimental pharmacology. It also provided insight on perception and experience of students towards CAL for experimental pharmacology. However, further studies are warranted to assess the knowledge, cognitive and psychomotor skills of students.

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Student's perception and experience of computer assisted learning as a teaching method in experimental pharmacology

International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology ◽

10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20151352 ◽

2015 ◽

pp. 1168-1174

Author(s):

Deepika Tikoo ◽

Meenakshi Gupta

Keyword(s):

Teaching Method ◽

Computer Assisted ◽

Computer Assisted Learning ◽

Experimental Pharmacology

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The Comparison of Demonstrative Learning Method and Computer Assisted Learning on Blood Pressure Measurement at STIKes Guna Bangsa Yogyakarta

Journal of Health ◽

10.30590/vol3-no2-p103-110 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 103

Author(s):

Nur Yeti Syarifah

Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Pressure Measurement ◽

Blood Pressure Measurement ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Computer Assisted ◽

Learning Method ◽

Computer Assisted Learning ◽

Learning Methods ◽

Experimental Type ◽

Methods Of Learning

Rationale: Learning methods in education demand a lecturer not only uses one learning method. It is hoped that the lecturer would deliver an effective and good learning process to his/her students so that the students would achieve better learning results.Therefore, the author is interested to conduct a study“The Comparison of Demonstrative Learning Method and Computer Assisted Learning on Blood Pressure Measurement Guna Bangsa Health College of Yogyakarta in 2012”. Objective: Measuring and comparing study result of the students knowledge, effectiveness and skills) after attending one of methods of learning of demonstrative and CAL on blood pressure measurement. Method:The research samples consist of 76 undergraduates of nursing science which are divided into two groups. This research uses experimental type control time series design which determines the level of the learning skill achieved on measuring the blood pressure, after the students followed demonstrative method of learning and computer assisted learning. The samples are randomized using kind of simple random sampling, which draws members of the population (lottery technique). The instruments used are multiple Choice Question, Checklist and Observation Sheets. The data acquired will be processed and compared using independent t test. Results: Statistically,significant differences on the results of Students attending methods of learning of demonstrative and CAL on blood pressure measurement.Comparison results of measuring the effectiveness of learning using those methods shows that computer assisted learning method resulting in higher mean than the demonstrative method. Conclusion: Demonstrative and Computer Assisted Learning Methods are effective learning methods. They could be used to improve the students’knowledge and skills when well applied.

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Undergraduate medical students’ perception regarding computer assisted learning in experimental pharmacology practical

International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology ◽

10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20180671 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 541

Author(s):

Manish Kumar ◽

Hitesh Mishra ◽

Pramod Kumar Manjhi ◽

Akash Chandra ◽

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Keyword(s):

Drug Effects ◽

Computer Assisted ◽

Undergraduate Medical Students ◽

Computer Assisted Learning ◽

Time Saving ◽

Theoretical Concepts ◽

Advantages And Disadvantages ◽

Experimental Pharmacology

Background: Main objective of this study was to find out the students’ perception and to obtain feedback towards the use of Animal Simulator to demonstrate drug effects in terms of its acceptability, advantages and disadvantages of Computer Assisted Learning (CAL) in experimental pharmacology practical as an educational tool.Methods: Questionnaire based study, done on randomly and voluntarily selected ninety-six fourth and fifth semester MBBS Students. Divided into four groups and each group contained 24 students. Students were taught experimental pharmacology practical online using Animal simulator (CAL- Computer Assisted Learning) for 2 hours on different days in three sessions. Questions and their feedback was taken during these sessions and presented in tables. Statistical analysis of data was done using Graph Pad software.Results: Majority of students i.e. 64 (66.67%) agreed that in vitro and in vivo experiments on animals are essential for better understanding and learning of the biological process. Students were agreed to the majority of the statements for CAL like enjoyable and time saving, easy to perform, contributes more to understanding theoretical concepts, no experimental error seen, welcome change and best alternative to laboratory practical and many experiments can be demonstrated in a short time. Students were disagreed on statements like CAL is an effective method of teaching practical aspects and preferred experimentation than laboratory practical. Majority of students given yes/positive response to questions showing advantages of using CAL. Also, positive feedback was obtained regarding questions showing disadvantages of using CAL software.Conclusions: Students’ perception regarding practical with CAL laboratory using animal simulator was good. The overall view was expressed that they found the exercises interesting and educationally beneficial. Computer assisted learning is a feasible and very effective teaching and learning method in pharmacology with huge potential to change the way of learning as it meets the majority of the learning objectives.

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Computer assisted learning module in experimental pharmacology for medical students: introduction and evaluation

International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology ◽

10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20185162 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 78

Author(s):

Sunita Singh ◽

Harshwarshan . ◽

Vivek Singh ◽

Barakha Gupta

Keyword(s):

Animal Experiments ◽

Faculty Members ◽

Cognitive Domain ◽

Computer Assisted ◽

Computer Assisted Learning ◽

Test Analysis ◽

Passive Learning ◽

Experimental Pharmacology ◽

Feedback Questionnaire ◽

Post Test

Background: Animal experiments have been restricted due to strict Committee for the Purpose of Control and Supervision of Experiments on Animals (CPCSEA) rules and regulations for animal procurement and experimentation. At present, teaching is done by showing cards with tracings. This helps in the development of cognitive domain only. There is a need to change the traditional passive learning methodologies to an active technology based experimental learning methodology. Present educational interventional study is aimed at enhancing learning and making teaching interactive and interesting by introducing Computer Assisted Learning (CAL). Objectives of the study are to assess and evaluate the learning outcome of two methods (teaching by showing cards and computer assisted) in experimental Pharmacology and to assess the perception of students and faculty towards implementation of CAL.Methods: The study was conducted at Sarawathi Institute of Medical Sciences, Hapur, UP, India. A departmental meeting was organized to sensitize the faculty members. Test and feedback questionnaire were prepared. Participants were divided into two groups. One group was taught by cards and another by CAL. For second experiment students cross over was done. Students were assessed by post-test analysis. Feedback from the faculty and students were taken and analyzed.Results: There was improvement in knowledge of students as shown from results of post-test analysis. More than 86% of the faculty members and 80% of the students rated CAL methodology more than 3 at Likert scale.Conclusions: As compared to teaching by cards, the learning was enhanced by CAL. Students found CAL more enjoyable, interactive, comprehensible and easy to retain. In future, students would prefer CAL as an alternative method of learning in experimental laboratory.

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