Al Rabia MW
Saudi Arabia
Research Article
Self and Peer Assessment at Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Sessions at the Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University (FOM-KAU), KSA: Students Perception
Author(s): Hani S Atwa, Al Rabia MWHani S Atwa, Al Rabia MW
Introduction: In 2007, the Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University (FOM-KAU) has introduced PBL into its integrated, systems-based curriculum to encourage the development of important skills. Among such skills are problem-solving skills, verbal and written communication skills, leadership skills, teamwork skills, and self- and peerassessment skills.Purpose: The purpose of this research work was to investigate whether self- and peer-assessment are done or neglected in PBL sessions at FOM-KAU, and how students perceive them in terms of their benefit.Material and Methods: This is a descriptive study that has been performed at the FOM-KAU on a random sample of students in Year 3 (n=60). A self-administered questionnaire (survey) was developed and administered to the students at the end of the debriefing session of a PBL.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2375-4516.1000118