CREATIVE AND INTERACTIVE TEACHING METHODS IN THE DISCIPLINE OF THERAPY: A COMPREHENSIVE INTERNATIONAL REVIEW
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creative teaching, interactive learning, therapy education, medical pedagogy, simulation, PBL, TBL, gamification, digital learning, VR/AR in medicine, competency-based education, narrative medicineAbstract
Modern healthcare requires physicians capable of critical thinking, effective clinical decision-making, and patient-centered communication. Traditional passive learning approaches are no longer adequate for preparing medical students for the dynamic clinical environment. Consequently, medical education in therapy has shifted toward creative and interactive teaching strategies that enhance engagement, deepen understanding, and support competency-based outcomes. This article provides a comprehensive international review of creative (gamification, arts-based learning, narrative medicine) and interactive (simulation, PBL, TBL, flipped classroom, VR/AR) teaching methods, analyzes their effectiveness, and identifies challenges in their implementation. Evidence from global studies confirms that active and participatory approaches significantly improve clinical reasoning, student motivation, and patient-care skills.
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