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Title

Assessment of the Implementation of Problem Based Learning model in Saudi Medical Colleges; a cross sectional study

Theme

Best Practice in Curriculum Planning, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation

Authors

Dr. Hassan Al-shehri
Dr. Mohammed Ohaj
Dr. Rayan Elsini
Dr. Hatem Alharbi
Dr. Mosleh Jabari
Dr. Fahad Al-Qashar
Dr. Niels Rochow

Institutions

Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University

Background

Problem based learning (PBL) is a method of which the students solve clinical scenarios in a small group discussion. The aim of this study is to assess the implementation of PBL in Saudi Universities.

Summary of Work

This is cross-sectional study 151 participants from 16 universities. A questionnaire distributed to the faculty members through email messages with 4 times reminder messages every 2 weeks. The questionnaire consisted of 35 questions in 5-points Likert scale arranged in 3 subscales.

The questionnaire consisted of two sections. The first section (5 questions) is asking about the general information of the participants (Academic status, Academic Background, University, Years of Teaching and years in PBL experience). Section two is the Likert scale grouped to 3 subscales about the PBL implantations.

Summary of Results

The total mean of PBL implementation score was 2.5, SD = 0.39. The score of the three PBL implementation subscales showed marked variance, with an average score of “Overall PBL Experience in my College” as the most highly affected, with an average score of (3.07, SD = 0.72). Followed by “Implementation of PBL model” (2.36, SD = 0.47). The least affected was “Preparation for PBL Implementation” (2.13, SD = 0.67).

Conclusion

Relatively moderate level of PBL implementation in Saudi Arabia. However, we suggest more courses should be done to raise the skills of faculty members and providing a strong infrastructure to implement PBL model in Saudi medical colleges.

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