Application of Problem-based Interactive Teaching Method in Teaching of TCM Pharmaceutics

VernacularTitle:以问题为基础的互动式教学法在中药药剂学教学中的应用
Author: Jiande GAO ; Lingyun FAN ; Yan YU ; Shuchang WEI ; Xiong LIU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: TCM pharmaceutics; interactive teaching method; TCM education
From: Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2014;(8):119-120,121
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To discuss the teaching outcomes of problem-based learning method in classroom teaching of TCM pharmaceutics.Methods Fifty students majoring in 2009 science of Chinese materia medica were taught by using traditional teaching method in teaching of TCM pharmaceutics, and 56 students majoring in 2009 TCM pharmaceutics by using of problem-based learning method. This study evaluated students’ adaption to the two teaching methods through score analysis and questionnaire of the two classes.Results Students taught by problem-based learning method generally believed that this teaching method can stimulate their learning interest, improve self-study ability, thinking ability, creativity, and language competence, and enhance team spirit.Conclusion Problem-based learning method shows better teaching outcomes than traditional teaching method. It can guide students to look for ways to tackle problems in the course of solving problems, and cultivate all-round ability and comprehensive quality of students.