Evaluating differently tutored groups in problem-based learning in a German dental curriculum: a mixed methods study

BMC Medical Education
Susanne Gerhardt-SzepFalk Ochsendorf

Abstract

It is still unclear to what extent the PBL tutor affects learning in PBL-sessions. This mixed-methods study (Part 1 and 2) evaluated the effects of facilitative (f) versus non-facilitative (nf) tutoring roles on knowledge-gain and group functioning in the field of endodontics. Part 1 was a quantitative assessment of tutor effectiveness within a prospective, experimental, single-blind, stratified, randomized, two-group intervention study. Participants attended PBL in the context of a hybrid curriculum. A validated questionnaire was used and knowledge assessments were conducted before and after the intervention. External observers rated tutor performance. Part 2 was a qualitative assessment of tutor effectiveness and consisted of semi-structured expert interviews with tutors and focus group discussions with students. Part 1: f tutors obtained significantly higher scores than nf tutors with respect to learning motivation and tutor effectiveness (p ≤ 0.05). nf tuition resulted in a slightly larger knowledge gain (p = 0.08). External observers documented a significantly higher activity among facilitative tutors compared to non-facilitative tutors. Part 2: Tutors found the f role easier although this led to a less autonomous working ...Continue Reading

References

Oct 1, 1993·Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges·L Berkson
Jul 1, 1993·Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges·D T Vernon, R L Blake
Jan 1, 1993·Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges·M A Albanese, S Mitchell
Aug 1, 1996·Postgraduate Medical Journal·M S Wetzel
Mar 21, 2000·Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges·J A Colliver
Jan 19, 2002·BMJ : British Medical Journal·P B A SmitsC D de Buisonjé
Feb 8, 2003·BMJ : British Medical Journal·Diana F Wood
Jun 1, 1965·Psychological Bulletin·B W TUCKMAN
Jul 19, 2005·Medical Teacher·Astrid J S F Visschers-PleijersCees P M van der Vleuten
Feb 8, 2007·Advances in Health Sciences Education : Theory and Practice·Gillian MaudsleyDavid C M Taylor
Oct 24, 2008·Medical Teacher·Hossam Hamdy
Feb 3, 2009·Advances in Health Sciences Education : Theory and Practice·Vanessa WolteringCord Spreckelsen
Jan 15, 2010·European Journal of Dental Education : Official Journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe·D R Bearn, S M Chadwick
Jan 15, 2010·European Journal of Dental Education : Official Journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe·I PolyzoisN Mattheos
Jul 15, 2011·Medical Education·Henk G SchmidtElaine H J Yew
Jul 19, 2011·European Journal of Dental Education : Official Journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe·G Townsend, T Winning
Jan 19, 2012·European Journal of Dental Education : Official Journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe·G C TownsendD Sankey
Mar 29, 2012·Advances in Health Sciences Education : Theory and Practice·Rachelle J A KampHenk G Schmidt
Sep 4, 2012·Medical Teacher·Gin-Hong LeeYu-Hua Lin
Apr 16, 2014·BMC Medical Education·Yu Qi QiaoZhi Hua Ran

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Citations

Jul 5, 2018·Advances in Physiology Education·Daniel EngelsKathrin Dethleffsen
Jan 20, 2019·European Journal of Dental Education : Official Journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe·Antonio CiardoSusanne Gerhardt-Szép
Jun 30, 2019·European Journal of Dental Education : Official Journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe·Daniel ZahraSvetislav Zaric
Jan 1, 2017·European Journal of Hospital Pharmacy. Science and Practice·Alan J PootsNina L Barnett

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Software Mentioned

RandList
SAS
MAXQDA

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.