Effect of Blended Learning Method (Flex Model) on Final-Year Students of BAMS to Learn Shalyatantra

Background: Blended learning is a blend of online and in-person instruction. This study was conducted to see its effect to learn Shalyatantra topic. Methodology: Final-year students (58) were equally in two groups. The topic was taught using a conventional technique in group A and a blended learning...

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Main Authors: Pooja Shrivastav, Babaji Ghewade, Shweta Parwe, Sheetal Asutkar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-12-01
Series:Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_911_24
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Summary:Background: Blended learning is a blend of online and in-person instruction. This study was conducted to see its effect to learn Shalyatantra topic. Methodology: Final-year students (58) were equally in two groups. The topic was taught using a conventional technique in group A and a blended learning way in group B. Pre-test and post-test were conducted before and after the study, respectively. Students’ and teachers’ perceptions on Likert scale were also taken. Statistical analysis was done. Observation and Results: The mean post-test score of group B, i.e. blended learning group (18.37 ± 0.97), was more as compared to group A, i.e. conventional learning group (16.31 ± 1.53). Individually both groups were statistically significant. Conclusion: It can be concluded that blended learning helped in developing critical thinking, communication skill in students, and enhance the retention of course content.
ISSN:0976-4879
0975-7406