Crossword puzzles as an active learning mode for student directed learning in anatomy teaching: Medical undergraduate perceptions
International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences, 2018•indianjournals.com
Aim The aim of the study is to evaluate the usefulness of crossword puzzles as a learning
tool at the level of the undergraduate medical curriculum. Objectives To evaluate the
student's perceptions regarding the usefulness of crosswords as an effective mode to
reinforce the essential concepts and vocabulary, and to design, and evaluate the use of
crossword puzzles as an educational tool in anatomy teaching and learning. Materials and
methods The research study was carried out at Shadan Institute of Medical Sciences …
tool at the level of the undergraduate medical curriculum. Objectives To evaluate the
student's perceptions regarding the usefulness of crosswords as an effective mode to
reinforce the essential concepts and vocabulary, and to design, and evaluate the use of
crossword puzzles as an educational tool in anatomy teaching and learning. Materials and
methods The research study was carried out at Shadan Institute of Medical Sciences …
Aim
The aim of the study is to evaluate the usefulness of crossword puzzles as a learning tool at the level of the undergraduate medical curriculum.
Objectives
To evaluate the student's perceptions regarding the usefulness of crosswords as an effective mode to reinforce the essential concepts and vocabulary, and to design, and evaluate the use of crossword puzzles as an educational tool in anatomy teaching and learning.
Materials and methods
The research study was carried out at Shadan Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, India. The study sample included 150 students of 1 st-year MBBS of batch 2015–2016, which were divided into 25 groups. These groups were given an exercise of total 8 crossword puzzles, one each after the completion of all sessions in each region of the human anatomy.
Results
Majority of the students agreed that the use of the crossword was an innovative method of learning, whereas few students suggested that more time should be allotted and these activities should be given individually rather than in small groups.
Conclusion
Using crossword puzzles provides an opportunity for the students to develop approaches to critical learning for understanding human anatomy. Students perceive the crossword puzzles as an active learning exercise.
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