A Comparative Analysis of Self-Directed Learning and the Jigsaw Method in Medical Physiology Education
Both the SDL and Jigsaw methods effectively enhance learning outcomes in selected physiology topics among first-year MBBS students. However, the Jigsaw method demonstrates superior overall experience, student engagement, and perceived knowledge acquisition and retention.
Authors
- Pinaki Wani
- Mayank Agarwal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6374-6737)
- Paritosh Joshi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5209-0608)
Institutions
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-05-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.84986
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Education and Learning Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.49