Research Article
Application of PBL-Seminar Teaching in Flipped Classroom of Immunology Course
Issue:
Volume 13, Issue 5, October 2025
Pages:
154-166
Received:
2 September 2025
Accepted:
16 September 2025
Published:
10 October 2025
Abstract: Problem-based learning (PBL) is an effective method to develop problem analysis and solving ability for students, and Seminar teaching focuses on critical thinking and interpersonal communication skill training through assigned questions and issues discussion. Immunology is an important compulsory course for medical and most biology-major undergraduates. In this study, we introduced both PBL and Seminar approaches (PBL-Seminar) into the flipped classroom teaching of an immunology course. In pre-class phase, students completed self-directed learning mainly via self-built micro-course materials and formed different learning groups for presentation preparation according to the selected Seminar topics. In the classroom, the teacher and students fully discussed the assigned topic based on group presentation. Furthermore, a series of evaluations were conducted by the teacher and students after class, and questionnaires were distributed to the students for the PBL-Seminar experience investigation using a 5-point Likert scale. The responses indicated the effectiveness of PBL-Seminar teaching model, which enhanced student’s comprehensive ability to solve complex problems. This teaching model solved the problem of the inadequacy of classroom hours efficiently, transformed teacher-centered model to student-centered model and eventually promoted both teachers’ and students’ long-term development. This study also provides a new theoretical basis for the teaching reform of immunology course.
Abstract: Problem-based learning (PBL) is an effective method to develop problem analysis and solving ability for students, and Seminar teaching focuses on critical thinking and interpersonal communication skill training through assigned questions and issues discussion. Immunology is an important compulsory course for medical and most biology-major undergrad...
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Research Article
A Comparative Study on Teachers Attitudes Toward Inclusive Education in Tripura: An Analysis Across Gender, Locality, and Teaching Experience
Sutapa Kar*
,
Kalitoli K. Chishi
Issue:
Volume 13, Issue 5, October 2025
Pages:
167-173
Received:
22 September 2025
Accepted:
10 October 2025
Published:
29 October 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.sjedu.20251305.12
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Abstract: This study, grounded in a learner-centered approach, investigates teachers’ attitudes towards inclusive education with reference to gender, years of teaching experience, and urban-rural background. To achieve this, null hypotheses were formulated, and statistical methods including mean, median, standard deviation, and t-test were applied for data analysis. Data were collected through a self-constructed questionnaire administered using purposive sampling. The study population consisted of 2500 elementary school teachers from West Tripura and 1,500 elementary school teachers from South Tripura, from which a representative sample of 200 teachers was selected. The findings aim to provide insights into the factors influencing teachers’ perceptions of inclusive education, thereby contributing to policy and practice in the field of teacher education and educational reform.
Abstract: This study, grounded in a learner-centered approach, investigates teachers’ attitudes towards inclusive education with reference to gender, years of teaching experience, and urban-rural background. To achieve this, null hypotheses were formulated, and statistical methods including mean, median, standard deviation, and t-test were applied for data a...
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