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TECHNOLOGY FOR DEVELOPING CRITICAL THINKING IN MEDICAL
EDUCATION STUDENTS THROUGH MODELLING BIOLOGICAL
PROBLEMS
Sanjarbek Atakhanov Anvarovich
Assistant of the Department of Biomedical
Engineering, Biophysics and Information Technologies,
Fergana Medical Institute of Public Health
Rukhshona Abdumannobova
Fergana Medical Institute of Public Health,
Pediatrics Faculty, 1st-year student, Uzbekistan
Akmaljon Bahodirov Jahongirovich
Fergana Medical Institute of Public Health,
Pediatrics Faculty, 1st-year student, Uzbekistan
Abstract
: The article highlights the essence, methods, and significance of
developing critical thinking skills in medical education students through biological
problem modelling technologies. The types of biological modelling technologies, their
integration into the educational process, and their role in shaping critical thinking are
analyzed on a scientific basis. The practical significance of modelling in enhancing
students' analytical and research skills is demonstrated through examples. Additionally,
the article discusses the prospects of biological modelling in medical education and the
opportunities for improving educational quality with the help of modern technologies.
Keywords
: Medical education, biological modelling, critical thinking, computer
simulation, educational technologies, analytical skills, virtual reality, medical models.
ТЕХНОЛОГИЯ РАЗВИТИЯ КРИТИЧЕСКОГО МЫШЛЕНИЯ У
СТУДЕНТОВ МЕДИЦИНСКОГО ОБРАЗОВАНИЯ ПУТЕМ
МОДЕЛИРОВАНИЯ БИОЛОГИЧЕСКИХ ПРОБЛЕМ
Аннотация:
В статье освещаются сущность, методы и значение развития
навыков критического мышления у студентов медицинских вузов посредством
технологий моделирования биологических проблем. На научной основе
анализируются виды технологий биологического моделирования, их интеграция
в образовательный процесс и их роль в формировании критического мышления.
На примерах демонстрируется практическая значимость моделирования в
повышении аналитических и исследовательских навыков студентов. Кроме того,
в статье рассматриваются перспективы биологического моделирования в
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медицинском образовании и возможности повышения качества образования с
помощью современных технологий.
Ключевые
слова:
Медицинское
образование,
биологическое
моделирование, критическое мышление, компьютерное моделирование,
образовательные технологии, аналитические навыки, виртуальная реальность,
медицинские модели.
Introduction
Today, medical education is constantly evolving in response to the demands of
the times. The need for a healthy society and high-quality medical services calls for the
preparation of highly qualified specialists who are capable of making independent
decisions and possess analytical and critical thinking abilities. Biological problem
modelling technologies play an important role in achieving these goals. This approach
is becoming the methodological basis for developing critical thinking in medical
education.
Main Part
Teaching students critical thinking and deepening their knowledge through
biological problem modelling, as well as developing analytical skills, is of great
importance. Given the complexity of biological systems and processes, modelling and
analysis allow students not only to acquire scientific knowledge but also to develop
skills in analysis, evaluation, and problem-solving. The complexity of biological
systems and processes lies in the fact that they are interrelated and dynamically change.
This is important for students in understanding how biological systems work and how
changes occur in them. Biological problem modelling helps students to more accurately
understand how these systems function and what changes occur in them. This, in turn,
contributes to the deepening and development of medical knowledge.
The main goal of technologies for modelling biological systems is to use various
mathematical and computer technologies to identify natural processes and their
interrelationships. In biological problem modelling, mathematical models, computer
simulations,
and
statistical
analysis
are
the
main
tools.
Mathematical Models
.
Mathematical models play a significant role in representing the
simple and complex characteristics of biological systems. For example, this could
involve modelling the spread of diseases, studying the dynamics of ecosystems, or
analyzing genetic mutations. Mathematical modelling helps students better understand
how
biological
processes
change
over
time.
Computer Simulation
.
Studying biological systems through computer simulation
allows students to see biological processes interactively. For example, modelling
cellular processes or the spread of a disease helps students apply their knowledge in
practice. This helps students gain a deeper understanding of biological systems and
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processes.
Statistical Analysis. Statistical models are used to analyze and predict data
obtained in biological studies. In epidemiology and social medicine, statistical methods
are widely used to study the spread of diseases and to analyze trends in population
health. Students learn to use these methods to analyze and predict biological processes.
Critical thinking is the ability to analyze knowledge in greater depth, to consider each
situation from different perspectives, and to expand one's knowledge. Developing
critical thinking in medical education provides students with the opportunity to carry
out scientific analysis and research in biological problems in greater depth. To develop
critical
thinking,
students
should
engage
in
the
following
activities:
Researching Biological Problems
.
Students should conduct independent
research on biological topics, read scientific papers, and study new data. For example,
reading articles on genetic mutations or changes in cellular structure, observing new
research and experiments encourages students to generate new ideas and approaches.
Analyzing and Evaluating Problems
.
Biological problem modelling teaches students to
consider issues from different perspectives. For example, when analyzing the spread
of diseases or changes in biological systems, students must consider various factors
such as ecological, genetic, social, and other variables. This, in turn, creates
opportunities for developing critical thinking. Proposing and Evaluating Solutions
.
In
developing critical thinking, students should not only analyze existing knowledge but
also be involved in activities that propose new approaches and solutions to existing
problems. In this process, students learn to view biological problems from a new
perspective, apply new methods, and evaluate potential results. For example, applying
new methods in biological system modelling and assessing their results helps students
develop critical thinking.
By studying biological problem modelling technologies, students develop
critical
thinking
skills.
Several
methods
can
be
used
for
this:
Simulations and Interactive Learning
.
Interactive learning methods allow students to
model biological systems and processes. Through computer simulations, students study
biological processes and systems in an interactive way. This method helps students
understand the interconnections of complex biological problems and how they work.
Group Discussions and Task-Based Learning
.
Group discussions are an effective
method for analyzing biological problems for students. Exchanging ideas within the
group and developing new approaches and solutions creates opportunities for students
to develop critical thinking and apply knowledge in practice. Time Management and
Testing Solutions. Students learn to apply their knowledge in practice by modelling
biological systems, managing time, and testing different solutions. Testing each
solution and evaluating its effectiveness helps students develop critical thinking.
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Conclusion
Developing critical thinking in medical education students through biological
problem modelling technologies is of great importance for reinforcing scientific and
practical knowledge. With modelling technologies, students learn to understand
biological processes in greater depth, analyze them, and develop solutions. These
methods create opportunities for preparing students for independent research, solving
complex problems, and scientific analysis. Thus, technologies for developing critical
thinking in medical education enhance not only scientific activity but also professional
practice.
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