MILA in Dental Education

MILA in Teaching Biochemistry for Dental Students

Dr. Deepak Nallaswamy Veeraiyan, Dr.M. Subha, Dr.V. Vishnupriya, Dr.R. Gayathri


Pages: 27-32
Year of Publication: 2020

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Abstract

MILA, multiple integrated learning algorithms, is an innovation in learning methodology. This varies from conventional one way communication to interactive learning. The students participate in active learning in these sessions. Biochemistry is a complex subject with several enzymes which rhyme the same, it is difficult for the students to remember the terminologies and reciprocate the same. Also this becomes the hurdle in their clinical application. Hence, small group learning with numerous activities like role play, clay modelling, concept mapping, pogil, castle top were utilised to enhance their memory. In this study, we have chosen two topics which involve many cycles to memorise. This was made easy by providing a flipped class video ahead of class and the students were asked to work in groups during the class hour with the given activity. Their learning was assessed at the end of the session and it proves to be effective.

Keywords: MILA, Biochemistry, Activity based Learning, Lipid, Carbohydrate