Improving independent thinking of students in the teaching of oral histology and pathology

Abstract

Independent thinking is the most valuable activity in teaching and learning.It may improve the positivity and initiative of students.In order to add more interest of students and improve the effect of teaching,traditional teaching was combined with problem-based learning during the teaching of oral histology and pathology.Through encouraging students to think from different ways,presenting questions to promote signifieative learning,self-summarization and term explanation,case discussions and online discussious,the ability of independent thinking in students was trained and the ability of solving practical problems was improved. Key words: Oral histology and pathology ; Teaching method ; Medical student ; Independent thinking ;