The implementation of the Japanese Dental English core curriculum: active learning based on peer-teaching and learning activities.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Education in Japan and other Asian countries advocates the stereotypical passive learning style where students are limited in their breadth of knowledge dismissing anything not imparted by their teachers. With globalized education, professions are becoming very competitive, embracing student-centeredness compelling them to introduce active learning activities. A study funded by Japan's Ministry of Education conducted a needs analysis, proposed a solution, and implemented an active learning approach. Since the latter is still new in the Japanese teaching-learning environment, this current study aimed at assessing the willingness of undergraduate students of dental medicine to participate in active learning activities rather than the typical passive-style teaching-learning

SUBMITTER: Rodis OMM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6617896 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature