| خلاصه مقاله | Abstract
Background and Objective: Since some important topics in physiology require deep and long-term learning, the use of new and innovative methods, such as teaching a puzzle solving method, can be helpful.
Materials and Methods: This study was conducted among medical (n = 150), dentistry (n = 72) and pharmacy students (n = 140) in thyroid gland physiology lesson. Each class was randomly divided into two groups: traditional (lecture and simple teaching) and puzzle (puzzle-solving teaching). In both groups, for performing of pretest and posttest, an image of synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones was given to students with 8 missing with 16 words, before and after teaching. Then, in both groups, the results of the pertest and posttest were compared to each other separately. Also, the posttest results of the puzzle groups were compared across all three Fields as well as between girls (75%) and boys (25%).
Results: The results showed that there were no significant difference between pretest and posttest in the traditional groups. But in the puzzle groups, this difference was significant (p<0.05). Comparing post test results, girls showed a higher score than boys (p<0.05). Compare interdisciplinary showed that there was no significant difference between dental and medical students, but the increase was significant too in pharmacy students (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Applying creative teaching methods such as solving puzzles can have an important role in promoting education, learning and encourage the students to be creative and innovative. |