Team-based learning practice in pathology experimental class under the network environment

Abstract

Objective To discuss the effect of team-based learning（TBL）combined with net-work environment in pathological experiment teaching. Methods Totally 112 clinical medical under-graduates were selected as research object. Digital microscope interactive teaching platform under the network environment was used in experimental group（n=56）. In pathology experiment teaching,TBL steps of training,teaching plan demonstrating,grouping,teaching task arranging,asking questions, group learning and communicating were implemented. Traditional method （lecture）was used in con-trol group （n=56）. Teaching effect was analyzed through questionnaire survey and score analysis. Stu-dents＇ evaluation on TBL teaching and network environment resources was expressed as percentage. Results In experiment group,average score was （85.5±3.11）points and average final exam score was （83.8±2.53）points,while in control group,average final exam score was （76.4±11.89）points. There were significance differences between the two groups （t=7.018,P〈0.01）. Surveys showed that most students accepted TBL teaching combined with network environment. Conclusions TBL teach-ing combined with network environment is feasible and effective in the pathology experimental class. Students＇ learning enthusiasm is generally improved and effectiveness of TBL teaching is satisfactory. Key words: Pathology; Network environment ; Team-based learning; Teaching methods