Use of Intelligent Learning and Thinking Routines in Teaching Medical Biochemistry

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Introduction: Teaching medical biochemistry faces challenges in understanding and applying complex concepts, and traditional lecture-based methods have shown limitations in promoting meaningful learning.

Objective: To evaluate the impact of intelligent learning and thinking routines on academic performance and perception of learning in Medical Biochemistry students.

Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted with 100 second-semester medical students, divided into two groups: an experimental group (n = 51), which received instruction based on intelligent learning and thinking routines; and a control group (n = 49), which received traditional teaching. Grades were measured before and after the intervention, and perception surveys on comprehension, motivation, and knowledge application were administered. Data were analyzed using Student's t-tests (p < 0.05).

Results: The experimental group showed a significant improvement in academic performance (M before = 4.43, after = 7.77; p < 0.001) compared to the control group (M before = 4.00, after = 6.80; p > 0.05). In addition, 98% of students reported better comprehension (M = 4.31), 94% reported greater motivation (M = 4.45), and 96% reported better application of knowledge (M = 4.53).

Conclusions: Smart learning and thinking routines are effective strategies for improving comprehension, motivation, and academic performance in Medical Biochemistry.

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2025-09-01

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Batista Garcet Y, Villavicencio Cedeño LB. Use of Intelligent Learning and Thinking Routines in Teaching Medical Biochemistry. Educación Médica Superior [Internet]. 2025 Sep. 1 [cited 2026 Apr. 16];39. Available from: https://ems.sld.cu/index.php/ems/article/view/4667

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