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AuthorJeppu, Ashok Kumar
AuthorKumar, Kavitha Ashok
AuthorSethi, Ahsan
Available date2023-12-28T05:14:42Z
Publication Date2023
Publication NameBMC Medical Education
ResourceScopus
ISSN14726920
URIhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12909-023-04734-y
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/50638
AbstractBackground: Modern clinical practice increasingly relies on collaborative, cooperative and team-based approaches for effective patient care. Recently, Jigsaw cooperative learning has gained attention in medical education. There is a need for studies in Southeast Asian context to establish its effectives in developing various core competencies expected of health professionals such as interpersonal, communication, collaborative, and teamwork skills. This current study explores the impact of using Jigsaw Cooperative Learning on undergraduate medical students. Method: An explanatory mixed method research design was carried out on first year medical students at a private university in Malaysia. In Phase I, a survey was conducted to explore the effectiveness of jigsaw learning. Descriptive and inferential statistics were calculated using SPSS. In Phase II, a focus group interview was conducted to explore their in-depth experiences. Qualitative data were thematically analysed. Results: Fifty-seven students participated in the survey and seven students took part in the focus group interview. Quantitative data analysis showed a statistically significant improvement in the student's individual accountability, promotive interaction, positive interdependence, interpersonal skill, communication skill, teamwork skill, critical thinking and consensus building after jigsaw learning sessions. Qualitative data explained their experiences in-depth. Conclusion: Jigsaw cooperative learning improves collaboration, communication, cooperation and critical thinking among the undergraduate medical students. Educators should use jigsaw learning methods to encourage effective collaboration and team working. Future studies should explore the effectiveness of the jigsaw cooperative learning technique in promoting interprofessional collaboration in the workplace.
SponsorNo grant or funding was received for this research study.
Languageen
PublisherBioMed Central Ltd
SubjectCooperative learning
Jigsaw
Medical students
Social skills
TitleWe work together as a group': implications of jigsaw cooperative learning
TypeArticle
Issue Number1
Volume Number23
dc.accessType Open Access


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