Bridging Theory and Practice: A Student-Centered Moodle-Based Learning Platform for General Pathology
Medical students often struggle to connect theoretical knowledge with clinical practice, particularly in foundational disciplines like general pathology. Traditional teaching methods are constrained by time, large class sizes, and lack of personalized feedback, resulting in passive learning and poor retention. To address this, we propose the integration of Moodle, an open sourced, flexible and interactive learning management system, to enhance pathology education through scaffolding and constructive learning.
Aligned with the MED3001 General Pathology course, Moodle will deliver modular content with case-based assessments, interactive clinical scenarios, personalized learning pathways, gamified elements, and offline access to support diverse learning environments. Moodle will be integrated into a structured weekly learning cycle reinforcing lecture content through interactive exercises and immediate feedback.
A pre-test and post-test system will evaluate the effectiveness of Moodle in improving learning outcomes, retention, and application of knowledge. Comparative performance analyses will assess the platform’s impact at both individual and cohort levels.
This project aims to enhance knowledge retention, learning efficiency, and student engagement while optimizing faculty workload. Designed for scalability, the Moodle-based course can be expanded to systemic pathology and other disciplines, offering a transformative, evidence-based solution for medical education.
