Abstract

AYALA-PIMENTEL, J.O.; DIAZ-PEREZ, J.A.  and  OROZCO-VARGAS, L.C.. Effectiveness of using learning styles in conjunction with conceptual maps based learning and problem solving for teaching neuroanatomy. Educ. méd. [online]. 2009, vol.12, n.1, pp.25-31. ISSN 1575-1813.

Introduction. The use of learning styles combined with concept maps and the use of learning based on the resolution of problems (LSCMLRP) are a new educational strategy. Aim. To evaluate the effectiveness of the method LSCMLRP in the acquisition of significant learning of neuroanatomy, compared with the usual method of learning in physiotherapy students. These students, attended the subject general morphofisiology in the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) between the years 2004 and 2007. Subjects and methods. A controlled clinical test was carried out to determine the performance of the LSCMLRP. The students were randomized and assigned to two groups with a 1:1 relation. In the treated group the LSCMLRP method was used and in the control the lecture method. Subsequent to a period of 1 year the acquisition of significant learning was evaluated. Results. 55 students were studied. The average age was of 23 years and the ratio woman: man was of 3:1. When evaluating the students after 1 year of the intervention 15 students of the treated group failed the examination compared to 26 students of the control group control (55% versus 92%, p = 0.002). The calculated absolute risk reduction of 0.37 (CI 95% = 0.16-0.56) and NNT 2,7 (CI 95% = 1.7-6.3). Conclusion. The acquisition of significant learning was greater in the treated group, demonstrated by a significant minor proportion of exam failures compared to the control group, and with a low student to intervene in order to produce favorable outcomes.

Keywords : Morphology; Neuroanatomy; Problem-based learning; Randomized controlled trial.

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