The Application of Project-Based Learning in Medical Ethics Education

Ruokun Chen

doi:10.47297/wspiedWSP2516-250002.20250904

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The Application of Project-Based Learning in Medical Ethics Education

Volume 9, Issue 4

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The Application of Project-Based Learning in Medical Ethics Education
The Application of Project-Based Learning in Medical Ethics Education
Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, Henan, China
Vol. 9, Issue 4, Pages: 11-14(2025)
Published：23 April 2025
DOI：10.47297/wspiedWSP2516-250002.20250904
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Chen Ruokun.The Application of Project-Based Learning in Medical Ethics Education[J].Journal of International Education and Development,2025,09(04):11-14.
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Chen Ruokun.The Application of Project-Based Learning in Medical Ethics Education[J].Journal of International Education and Development,2025,09(04):11-14. DOI： 10.47297/wspiedWSP2516-250002.20250904.

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With the advancement of medical technology and the increasing complexity of ethical issues

traditional teaching methods in medical ethics are no longer sufficient to cultivate students with strong practical and ethical decision-making abilities. This study explores the application of Project-Based Learning (PBL) in medical ethics education. The primary objective is to enhance students' ethical judgment

practical skills

and teamwork abilities through real-life case studies and diverse project activities. The findings indicate that PBL effectively enables students to apply ethical theories to real-world situations

thereby improving their communication and decision-making capabilities. The implementation of PBL has shown significant pedagogical benefits; however

challenges such as weak theoretical foundations and uneven group collaboration remain. This research provides a novel instructional model for teaching medical ethics and contributes to cultivating medical professionals who possess both ethical competence and practical capabilities

thus promoting innovation in medical education reform.

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