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Introducing six thinking hats as a teaching learning tool in first year professional MBBS students

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Author Details : Anju Sharma*, Sahiba Kukreja, Neha Uppal, Jaskiran Kaur

Volume : 6, Issue : 4, Year : 2019

Article Page : 499-502

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijcbr.2019.104

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Abstract

Introduction: After the revision implementation of New Medical curriculum after almost 25 years by
the Medical council of India, serious changes need to be introduced in biochemistry teaching learning
methodology to make it an interesting, more clinically oriented subject. Also the aim is to enhance problem
solving and critical thinking skills in the medical students. To achieve the same, small group learning forms
the cornerstone of various teaching Learning strategies. Six Thinking Hats strategy, discovered by D’bono
can go a long way to help switch in Thinking.
Materials and Methods: The present inter ventional study was conducted in the Department of
Biochemistry, SGRDIMSAR Amritsar. The faculty and students were sensitized with this new six thinking
hats teaching learning tool. Activity was conducted during practical classes of first year MBBS students
where they were already divided into batch of 75 students in each. Students were informed one week
prior about the topics. On the day of event, 75 students were divided into four groups comprising of 18
students each. Six students from each group were selected randomly using chit method were given coloured
hats indicating different purpose. At the end of each session, the students were assessed by post test and
pre-validated (validated by faculty) feedback questionnaire.
Results: Data was statistically analyzed and 89.4% of students agreed that it played an important role
in enhancing critical learning. Students also agreed that Six Thinking hats helped them increase their
analytical skills to solve the given problem and 88.7% found it helpful in future application of this
biochemical knowledge in future application of their clinical classes.

Keywords:  Six Thinking Hats, Biochemistry, Small Group Learning, Critical thinking.

How to cite : Sharma A, Kukreja S , Uppal N , Kaur J, Introducing six thinking hats as a teaching learning tool in first year professional MBBS students. Int J Clin Biochem Res 2019;6(4):499-502

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