title: Appreciation of learning environment and development of higher-order learning skills in a problem-based learning medical curriculum.
abstract: This cross-sectional study determined the appreciation of the learning environment and development of higher-order learning skills among students attending the Medical Curriculum at the International Medical University, Malaysia which provides traditional and e-learning resources with an emphasis on problem based learning (PBL) and self-directed learning. Of the 708 participants, the majority preferred traditional to e-resources. Students who highly appreciated PBL demonstrated a higher appreciation of e-resources. Appreciation of PBL is positively and significantly correlated with higher-order learning skills, reflecting the inculcation of self-directed learning traits. Implementers must be sensitive to the progress of learners adapting to the higher education environment and innovations, and to address limitations as relevant.
authors.affiliation: International Medical University, Pathology, 126, Jalan 19/155B, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, WP 57000, Malaysia. malamaung@imu.edu.my
authors.lastname: Mala-Maung
authors.forename: Azman
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Abdullah
authors.forename: Zoraini W
authors.initials: ZW
authors.lastname: Abas
mesh_terms: D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003479:Curriculum; D003657:Decision Making; D004504:Education, Medical, Undergraduate / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008296:Malaysia; D018794:Problem-Based Learning; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013850:Thinking