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Abstract
Abstract:
BACKGROUND AND AIM: Concept maps hold great potential for the students as it helps in
the formulation of new concepts as well to evaluate the learning ability of the students. However, the
use of concept maps as a teaching tool in medical students in India has not been explored, to the
best of our knowledge. This study was conducted to assess the use of concept maps in improving
learning among medical students.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study was conducted among III MBBS students belonging to
two batches. This study was carried out in two stages. In first stage, pretest was taken to test the
knowledge of students. Later, introductory class was taken on tuberculosis and concept map was
used to explain the given concept and later posttest was taken. In second stage, feedback was
taken from the students regarding the concept map. Pre‑ and post‑test results were compared using
Wilcoxon test.
RESULTS: Significant difference between pretest (4 ± 1.593) and posttest (10 ± 0.762) score was
seen (P < 0.0001). More than 50% of students scored full marks in posttest, whereas no one got full
marks in the pretest. Positive response (82.09%) was received from the students when feedback
was taken regarding the use of concept map.
CONCLUSION: Concept maps are found to be an effective teaching and learning tool for medical
students. They can be used to enhance meaningful learning in students and can be practiced more
in the students for better understandings of the concepts.
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