Application of the inverted classroom model in the teaching module "new classification of periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions" during the COVID-19 pandemic.
GMS J Med Educ
; 38(5): Doc89, 2021.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1295611
ABSTRACT
Background:
Due to the need for patient-free dental education during the COVID-19 pandemic, Hannover Medical School (MHH) implemented a new periodontology module. Its didactic structure was based on the "inverted classroom model" (ICM) in combination with elements of case-based learning. The educational objective was to increase the diagnostic confidence of dental students in the classification of periodontal patients (staging & grading), based on 33 digitized patient cases. To assess the suitability of the module for future dental curricula, this study aimed to evaluate student satisfaction and skills acquisition.Methods:
The periodontology module, which was attended by final year dental students of MHH (n=55, mean age 26.5±3.9 years, male/female ratio 24.1%/75.9%) was evaluated in a two-tiered way. Student satisfaction was recorded using a questionnaire. Learning success was assessed by comparing error rates in patient case classifications before (T0) and after (T1) participation in the periodontology module.Results:
The study found a high level of student satisfaction with the ICM format and a significant reduction in error rates (T0 error rate=28.3%; MV±SD=3.12±1.67 vs. T1 error rate=18.7%; MV±SD=2.06±1.81; Δ=9.6%). However, of the 11 diagnostic decisions required, only four parameters (extent, grading, percentage of bone loss per age, phenotype) showed significant improvements, with effect sizes ranging from small to medium.Conclusions:
The ICM-based teaching concept is definitely not an alternative to patient-based learning. However, in regard to student satisfaction and learning success, it might be superior to conventional classroom-based lectures, especially when complex topics are covered. In summary, the newly developed periodontology module may be a useful addition to traditional dental education in future curricula, even for the time after the COVID-19 pandemic.Keywords
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Periodontal Diseases
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Clinical Competence
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Models, Educational
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Curriculum
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Education, Dental
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Pandemics
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Young adult
Language:
English
Journal:
GMS J Med Educ
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Zma001485
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