Creating Conducive Learning Experiences with Jigsaw

The jigsaw technique involves splitting the topic into smaller bits and dividing the class into small groups to work on small problems, leading to a final collaborative learning outcome. 40 MBBS students participated in the jigsaw after a thorough briefing and meticulous planning by the mentors for the topic Nutrition. A pre- and postsession test depicted statistically significant improvement of 20.7% in the scores. The use of jigsaw as a teaching learning method was noted to increase the students' overall interest in the topic and lead to a better understanding among the learners. The faculty, too, found it very engaging.