MyVetPBLTM : a problem-based learning (PBL) tool for veterinary education in Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)

• Main Authors: Shaik Mohamed Mossadeq, Wan Mastura, Selvarajah, Gayathri Thevi, Arshad, Siti Suri, Ahmad, Idawaty, Hamdan, Hazlina
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: UTM Academic Leadership (UTMLead), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 2016
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/57977/1/25-2.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/57977/

Problem-Based Learning (PBL) is an approach that incorporates soft skill with content learning and independent learning style as opposed to the teacher-centered learning practiced in universities. However, its implementation is time consuming and burdensome, involving countless paper-based assessments to be graded. Therefore MyVetPBL™, an e-learning tool for veterinary students as a paperless initiative to combat these problems was developed using a Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and implemented using Java, PHP language and MySQL database. The integration of e-learning tool with the PBL approach will hopefully enhance teaching and learning in undergraduate veterinary education in Universiti Putra Malaysia.