AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY OF INTERACTIVITIES USED IN RASAKALPA TEACHING FOR SECOND YEAR B.A.M.S STUDENTS

Abstract

Rasashastra and Bhaishajyakalpana means Ayurvedic pharmaceutics, in this subject student of Second BAMS are supposed to learn various kalpas i.e. Formulations of Rasa and Bheshaja. They have to understand the mechanism of kalpas, its ingredients, method of preparation, its uses, dose, anupan etc. They have to remember all the ingredients and uses. Also they have to understand the role of each ingredient in their effectiveness. Mechanism and therapeutic effect of whole formulation.Interactive techniques are useful to encourage the student for learning. They will actively participate in the teaching learning process. They can better understand the topic. Their interest about the subject will also increase. Therefore the student will study the Rasakalpas very well. This will help the student to remember the ingredients and uses of kalpas. By better knowledge of the kalpas they can use it efficiently in the practice. With the help of various interactive techniques of teaching methods student will motivate and develop their interest to study Rasakalpas and use it effectively.This educational innovation project is assigned in the Advance Course in Health Science education by MET, MUHS. Four interactivities like Read aloud, Recall, Think-Pair-Share, Quiz are selected for this project. Evaluation of these interactivities is presented in this article.