Implementation of a self-directed learning module for undergraduate medical students in biochemistry: sharing of an experience

Authors

  • Poonam Agrawal Department of Biochemistry and Member, Medical Education Unit, Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College, New Delhi, India
  • Niket Verma Department of General Medicine and Member, Medical Education Unit, Army College of Medical Sciences, Delhi Cantt., New Delhi, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3933.ijam20200094

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Not Applicable

Abstract

Self-directed learning SDL is a process where learners take the initiative for their own learning, become sensitive to personal learning needs, formulate the learning objectives, search for the resources and use them judiciously and finally evaluate the learning outcome.

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2020-01-23

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