'Faculty of Education and Teacher Training, Jambi University'
Doi
Abstract
Background: In the medical program of Jambi University, Lectures on pharmacology use conventional methods. Teaching-learning with the case-method can improve critical reasoning and problem-solving analysis.
Objective: to develop pharmacology lectures with the case-method and receive feedback from students and lecturer.
Methods: The questionnaire contains several statements with answer choices using a 5-point Linkert scale, strongly agree-strongly disagree. The post-test assessment uses vignette questions, while the CBT test scores come from study program data.
Results: Most of the students accepted the application of the case-method in pharmacology lectures. Some of the benefits that are felt by students include increasing understanding of pharmacology material, helping exam preparation, and the knowledges integration in learning. There is a significant relationship between post test scores and CBT test scores (p<0.05).
Conclusion: There is good acceptance of students in pharmacology lectures using the case-method.
Keywords: pharmacology, medical program student, block system curiculum, case-method, case-based teaching