The Impact of Modified Team-Based Learning on the Learning of Students in an Orthopaedic Course

Background: This paper presents the results of a modified team-based learning (MTBL) in Orthopaedic Department Omdurman Islamic University. It is modification (TBL) developed by Dr. Larry K. Michaelson, who explored benefit small group within large classes. TBL differs from other forms work, which involves developing and using teams settings as an instructional strategy. Objectives: The main difference between conventional MTBL that students learn groups single class with facilitator TBL. In contrast, MTBL, separate classes different facilitators. this study, we investigated impact on orthopaedic course. Students’ satisfaction grades, following for class, were analyzed compared to another batch lecture two batches taught same faculty members. Methods: was implemented teaching method orthopaedics traumatology course 2020. A total 282 surveyed their new pedagogical approach, 153 responded questionnaire. We adopted self-administered questionnaire answering five-option Likert scale. five options represented levels agreement. At end course, students’ exam scores previous batch, carried out utilizing lectures only (a 128 students). Results: showed majority involved study (66.5%) satisfied MTBL. thought it increases long retention knowledge should be used more frequently curriculum, they recommend students. analysis examination Chi-square test revealed significant studied form those traditional clear improvement (P-value = 0.0000). Conclusions: We, therefore, conclude where are divided into instructors improves performance grades exam. also reveals feel technique. curriculum.