Quantitative and qualitative evaluation of a learning model based on workstation activities.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Moving towards a horizontal and vertical integrated curriculum, Work-Station Learning Activities (WSLA) were designed and implemented as a new learning instrument. Here, we aim to evaluate whether and how this specific learning model affects academic performance. To better understand how it is received by medical students, a mixed methods research study was conducted.

Methods

In the quantitative strand, two cohorts of first year students were compared: academic year 2015-2016 n = 320 with no exposure to WSLA, and academic year 2016-2017 n = 336 with WSLA. Learning objectives at different levels of Bloom's taxonomy were identified and performance evaluated from multiple-choice questions. In the qualitative strand, a total of six students were purposely selected con

SUBMITTER: Sanchez J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7406050 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature