Dental Student Perspectives of a Comprehensive-Based Teaching Methodology: A Confidence, Effectiveness, and Challenge Report
Joint Authors
Hattar, Susan
AlHadidi, Abeer
Altarawneh, Sandra
Abu-Ghazaleh, Suha
Hammad, Mohammad
Source
International Journal of Dentistry
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-08-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background/Objectives.
The holistic methodology in education has been widely appreciated and implicated in dental schools in the last decade.
Our department of conservative dentistry decided to reform the educational model of teaching from a traditional requirement-based model to a hybrid model incorporating comprehensive care treatment.
The aim of our study was to assess students’ confidence and perspectives regarding the benefits of a comprehensive model of teaching.
Materials and Methods.
A questionnaire was distributed at the end of the academic year 2018-2019 and designed to investigate students’ opinions on the benefits of the new model of teaching, as well as difficulties encountered and possible shortcomings.
In addition, self-perceived confidence level was assessed for the purpose of comparing confidence during supervised tasks versus confidence during comprehensive patient care.
Results.
Complete responses were gathered from 127 students out of 202, giving a response rate of 63%.
The majority of students believed that the comprehensive model of teaching allowed them to better address patients’ needs, gave higher satisfaction, positively influenced self-confidence, permitted greater exposure to clinical techniques, and enhanced reasoning and analytical skills.
However, their confidence was still lower in comprehensive patient management when compared to supervised tasks.
Conclusion.
Our students showed an appreciation of the comprehensive care model.
Self-learning and didactic skills were enhanced.
It would, therefore, be beneficial to adapt this methodology to earlier years and other disciplines to enhance the effectiveness of education and achievement of learning outcomes.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hattar, Susan& AlHadidi, Abeer& Altarawneh, Sandra& Abu-Ghazaleh, Suha& Hammad, Mohammad. 2020. Dental Student Perspectives of a Comprehensive-Based Teaching Methodology: A Confidence, Effectiveness, and Challenge Report. International Journal of Dentistry،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hattar, Susan…[et al.]. Dental Student Perspectives of a Comprehensive-Based Teaching Methodology: A Confidence, Effectiveness, and Challenge Report. International Journal of Dentistry No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Hattar, Susan& AlHadidi, Abeer& Altarawneh, Sandra& Abu-Ghazaleh, Suha& Hammad, Mohammad. Dental Student Perspectives of a Comprehensive-Based Teaching Methodology: A Confidence, Effectiveness, and Challenge Report. International Journal of Dentistry. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1169729
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1169729