A study to assess the effectiveness and perception of students regarding Case Based Learning over traditional teaching method in Community Medicine

Background: Case based learning (CBL) among medical undergraduates, has more interactive sessions and students been involved in thinking, analyzing interpretation. However, it is not clear if reflected their assessment results. Aim & Objective: To assess the effectiveness perception of Based Learning over traditional TL method used Community Medicine second year undergraduates. Settings Design: A randomized controlled study was conducted undergraduates studying a government college coastal Karnataka. Methods Material: 143 Students were randomly allocated into two groups- Group underwent teaching B learning. The methods assessed using Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). B’s regarding CBL also obtained. Statistical analysis: Inter-group intra-group mean scores pre-test, post-test retention tests MCQs compared independent t-test paired respectively. Results: Statistically significant difference observed test between groups. perceived aroused interest encouraged self-directed Conclusion: effective method.