Faculty Perception Towards a “Hybrid” Problem Based Learning Methodology

• Main Authors: Nitin Joseph, Animesh Jain, Shashidhar M Kotian
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2016-11-01
• Series: Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
• Subjects: faculties; hybrid model; perception; problem based learning
• Online Access: https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/8872/21910_CE[Ra]_F(Sh)_%20PF1(PI_VJ)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PCP).pdf

This sequential quantitative and qualitative study was done to assess the perception of faculties towards a hybrid Problem Based Learning (PBL) methodology. To begin with, all faculty members of the department featured in a round of PBL facilitation. Later in phase I, their perception was assessed using a validated self-administered questionnaire. In phase II, personalized interview was conducted with each faculty. Finally phase (III) involved a focus group discussion on issues identified in previous phases. Among the 10 faculties, 9 had good and 1 had average perception about PBL. The various issues brought out by faculty in phase (II) and (III) were; need of formalized training in PBL for facilitators, need of integrated PBL sessions, need of variety of PBL exercises and need of student’s assessment for every session.