Use of crossword puzzle as a teaching aid to facilitate active learning in dental materials
Journal Title: IJAR-Indian Journal of Applied Research - Year 2015, Vol 5, Issue 4
Abstract
Objectives: To use crossword puzzle as a teaching tool in dental materials and evaluate students’ p-ercep tion about the same. Methodology: A suitable topic was selected from dental materials syllabus and a crossword puzzle based on that topic was created using a free internet resource. The2nd year dental students were given the crossword puzzles for solving. Group interactions for solving the crosswords were encouraged. Student perceptions of the crossword puzzle were- ana lyzed using a pre-validated questionnaire. Results: Majority of students felt that crossword puzzle facilitated better learning and understanding of the topic and they strongly favored incorporation of the same in the dental materials curriculum. Conclusion:Use of crossword puzzle as a teaching tool in dental materials, can relieve the tedium of lecture and tradi-tion al teaching methods, providing a more relaxed and friendly classroom atmosphere. This will facilitate active learning and make the learning experience of the students more productive.
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Dr. Runki Saran, Dr. Saurabh Kumar
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