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POSSIBILITIES OF USING PEDAGOGICAL TOOLS IN DEVELOPING STUDENTS'
PRACTICAL AND CLINICAL COMPETENCIES
Qayumov Avazbek Mutalibovich
Andijan State Medical Institute
Abstract:
This article examines the possibilities of using pedagogical tools to develop practical
and clinical competencies among medical students. Modern medical education requires
innovative teaching methods such as simulation-based learning, case studies, interactive
technologies, and competency-based approaches.
Keywords:
practical-clinical competence, medical education, pedagogical tools, simulation
technologies, case-based learning, competency-based approach, clinical reasoning, diagnostic
skills.
INTRODUCTION
The development of practical and clinical competencies represents a central and defining
objective within the sphere of modern medical education. It is imperative that future physicians
not only accumulate a vast div of theoretical knowledge but are also proficient in applying it
effectively and ethically in real-world clinical settings. Pedagogical tools serve a critical
function in bridging the persistent gap between academic theory and clinical practice by
offering structured, interactive, and context-based learning experiences. The implementation of
innovative methods such as simulation-based education, case-based learning, virtual
laboratories, and competency-based assessments fosters a dynamic learning environment where
students can practice and refine their clinical skills under safe and controlled conditions.
Furthermore, the integration of these tools is instrumental in developing essential ancillary
skills, including critical thinking, effective teamwork, and reflective practice, which are
indispensable for a successful medical career. By thoughtfully incorporating these tools into
medical curricula, educators can cultivate a learner-centered environment that promotes the
comprehensive professional and personal growth of students.
METHODS
A systematic approach to developing practical-clinical competence requires a diverse array of
pedagogical tools designed to engage students actively, address their internal learning processes,
and situate learning within authentic professional contexts. This framework is organized around
three key areas: activating internal resources, developing interactive clinical reasoning, and
enhancing the teacher's guiding role.
I. Tools for activating students' internal resources - Recognizing that a student's internal state is
crucial to learning, several tools are recommended to engage their motivation and
metacognitive activity. These include:
Motivational stimulus exercises: These are tasks specifically designed to encourage students to
express their opinions, engage their creativity, and think critically about the subject matter.
Reflective writing and clinical journals: Through these tools, students are prompted to analyze
their own practical-clinical activity, thereby identifying and understanding their personal
strengths and weaknesses.
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Portfolios and achievement-oriented assessment: These instruments serve to formally record a
student's progress over time and support the implementation of individualized learning
approaches.
II. Tools for developing interactive clinical reasoning - Since all practical-clinical activity is
inseparable from its clinical context, a variety of interactive methods are essential for its
development. Clinical reasoning is considered a universal form of competence that is formed
through discussion-based collaboration between teachers and students. The following tools are
particularly effective: Working with Medical Case Studies: Engaging with materials like
scientific articles, technical descriptions, and technological guidelines helps students develop
logical thinking, analytical skills, and the ability to express opinions on specific topics.
Interactive and Simulation-Based Methods: To develop the practical component of competence,
methods such as role-playing, simulations, debates, presentations, and problem-based
discussions play an important role. These approaches not only enhance practical competencies
but also cultivate students’ independent thinking and professional activity.
III. The teacher’s role and discursive competence - The teacher is the main driver of this entire
process and must possess a specific set of skills. This includes the ability to organize practical-
clinical activities, choose lesson strategies suited to students’ needs, teach the medical tools
necessary for professional reasoning, and effectively model treatment processes. A key skill is
discursive competence, which is the teacher's ability to effectively manage, explain, assess,
encourage, and communicate during lessons. Discursive tools are units the teacher employs to
ensure the coherent presentation of ideas, initiate lessons and questions, evaluate student
responses, and deliver content in a clinically reasoned manner. This competence is vital when
presenting complex authentic cases that demand clear structure and logical connections.
RESULTS
The effective implementation of these pedagogical tools results in the development of a multi-
faceted practical-clinical competence, which can be broken down into several distinct but
interconnected components.
Pragmatic Competence: This is a key part of competence in infectious diseases, focusing on the
goal-oriented use of practical tools and the selection of clinical reasoning strategies appropriate
to a given context. It involves the ability to clearly express clinical intent, focusing not merely
on what is said, but on why and how it is said to achieve a practical-clinical task.
Discursive-Diagnostic Competence: This important element involves the ability to organize
information logically, coherently, and contextually during clinical activity. It integrates medical,
logical, and structural elements to ensure the precision of clinical reasoning when working with
cases. Specific skills include understanding disease structures, maintaining semantic
connections, ensuring thematic consistency, and using linking tools appropriately.
Contextual and Practical Skills: Through engagement in real contexts of infectious diseases—
such as compiling patient histories, making differential diagnoses, and participating in clinical
decision-making—students develop structured expression, risk assessment skills, and
competencies in epidemiological control.
Professional Soft Skills: Beyond technical knowledge, students also develop important soft
skills essential for professional clinical reasoning, including accuracy, active listening, debating,
sound reasoning, and clinical sensitivity.
DISCUSSION
The development of practical-clinical competencies is a strategic pedagogical task that is
foundational to the overall effectiveness of the medical education process. Achieving this
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requires a set of complex pedagogical conditions, including learning activities based on
practical environments, the use of interactive methods, the integration of modern information
technologies, and the continuous improvement of teachers’ methodological skills. This holistic
approach ensures that the content of education is comprehensive, encompassing not only
medical knowledge but also the development of students' deontological, clinical, and
professional awareness.
The future physician's activity is invariably linked to their professional values, and therefore,
teaching must consider not only the tools of the discipline but also the expression of ideas and
context-based communication. The teacher’s role, particularly their discursive competence, is
paramount in navigating this complex educational terrain. By using pedagogically grounded
technologies, educators can teach medical students to think independently, engage in
meaningful clinical reasoning, and, most importantly, apply that reasoning effectively in real-
life situations. Therefore, a systematic and well-grounded approach that leverages a diverse
portfolio of pedagogical tools is essential for training competent, confident, and practice-ready
physicians who are prepared to meet modern healthcare challenges.
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