Asian Journal of Education and Training - Vol. 9 - Issue 4 - An experimental study: An integrative strategy of PBL combined with an organ systems-based curriculum to improve academic achievement and career maturity

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This study investigates how integrating Problem-Based Learning (PBL) with an Organ System-Based Curriculum (OSBC) affects medical students’ academic achievement and career maturity. An experimental design compared a control group using a traditional curriculum with an experimental group using an integrated PBL+OSBC approach focused on cardiovascular system diseases over four weeks. Results show higher academic achievement immediately after the intervention and a one-month persistence, while career maturity improved with a weaker, less sustained effect. The findings support integrated teaching to strengthen critical thinking and practical skills, while long-term career maturity gains may require further refinement, motivating larger-sample future research.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages7

Reading Time18 min

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Asian Journal of Education and Training Vol. 9, No. 4, 117-123, 2023 ISSN(E) 2519-5387 DOI: 10. 20448/edu. v9i4 .5106 © 2023 by the authors; licensee Asian Online Journal Publishing Group An experimental study: An integrative strategy of PBL combined with an organsystems-based curriculum to improve academic achievement and career maturity Cheng Yao 1 Yu Yang2 Siliang Yu3 􀀣 1,3Faculty of Education, Nakhon Phanom University, Muang Nakhon Phanom, NKP 48000, Thailand. 1Email: [slevenyaocheng@163.com](slevenyaocheng@163.com) [3](3Email: yusiliang910630@163.com)[Email:](3Email: yusiliang910630@163.com)[ y](3Email: yusiliang910630@163.com)[usiliang910630@163.com](3Email: yusiliang910630@163.com) 2Department of General Surgery, the First People’s Hospital ofMianyang City, Mianyang, 621000, China. [2](2Email: yangyu0908@163.com)[Email:](2Email: yangyu0908@163.com)[ y](2Email: yangyu0908@163.com)[angyu0908@163.com](2Email: yangyu0908@163.com) (􀀣 Corresponding Author) Abstract This study aims to investigate the impact of integrating Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and Organ System-Based Curriculum (OSBC) on medical students' academic achievement and career maturity within the context of medical education. An experimental design was employed, involving students from a medical school in China. Participants were randomly assigned to either a control group with a traditional curriculum or an experimental group receiving an integrated PBL and OSBC curriculum focused on cardiovascular system diseases. The intervention spanned four weeks. The results indicate that the experimental group demonstrated significantly higher academic achievement immediately after the intervention compared to the control group. This improvement persisted in a follow-up test conducted one month later. Career maturity also improved in the experimental group, albeit with a less sustained effect. The study underscores the potential of integrated teaching strategies in medical education for enhancing critical thinking and practical skills. However, long-term improvements in career maturity may necessitate further refinement of teaching methods. These findings contribute to the ongoing discourse on effective medical education strategies and emphasize the importance of a comprehensive approach to prepare students for academic excellence and clinical competence. Future research with larger sample sizes and consideration of additional influencing factors is recommended to gain deeper insights into the dynamics of medical education. Keywords: Academic achievement, Career maturity, Medical education, OSBC, PBL. Citation | Yao, C., Yang, Y., & Yu, S. (2023). An experimental study: An integrative strategy of PBL combined with an organsystems-based curriculum to improve academic achievement and career maturity. Asian Journal of Education and Training, 9(4), 117– 123. 10.20448/edu.v9i4 .5106 History: Received: 16 August 2023 Revised: 9 October 2023 Accepted: 20 October 2023 Published: 3 November 2023 Licensed: This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License Publisher: Asian Online Journal PublishingGroup Funding: This study received no specific financial support. Institutional Review Board Statement: The Ethical Committee of the Education Department of Guizhou Province, China has granted approval for this study. Transparency: The authors confirm that the manuscript is an honest, accurate, and transparent account of the study; that no vital features of the study have been omitted; and that any discrepancies from the study as planned have been explained. This study followed all ethical practices during writing. Competing Interests: The authors declare that they have no competing interests. Authors’ Contributions: All authors contributed equally to the conception and design of the study. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript. Contents 1. Introduction ................

FAQs

What teaching strategies were integrated in this study?

The study integrated Problem-Based Learning (PBL) with an Organ System-Based Curriculum (OSBC) within medical education.

How long did the intervention last and what disease focus was used?

The intervention lasted four weeks and focused on cardiovascular system diseases.

Did the integrated PBL+OSBC approach improve academic achievement and career maturity?

Academic achievement increased significantly immediately after the intervention and remained higher in a one-month follow-up test. Career maturity also improved, but with less sustained effects.

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