抽象概念不应成为基础医学教育的障碍

Abstract ideas should not impede preclinical medicine education

以分子生物学教学方法为例,针对医学知识的抽象和枯燥、医学院校本科生学习热情不高等现状,提出在理论学习之前介绍基本理论的实践应用价值;通过生动的比喻使抽象概念具体化;加强介绍重要理论和概念出现的过程的方法。上述方法有利于激发学生的学习兴趣,培养学生科学的思维方式。

Most undergraduate students in medical schools do not show much enthusiasm in studying molecular biology due to its abstract and boring content. Here, three strategies were raised. Firstly, the practical value rather than the knowledge itself should be preferentially introduced to the students. Secondly, vivid analogy can contribute to materialize abstract concepts. Thirdly, we may try to emphasize introducing the process of the formation of important concepts or theories. Taken together, these strategies are helpful not only in arousing the students＇ interest but also in developing the students＇ scientific thinking skills.