Marko Zdravković1,2, Tamara Serdinšek1,3,4, Monika Sobočan1,3,4, Sebastjan Bevc1,5, Radovan Hojs1,5, Ivan Krajnc1. 1. a Faculty of Medicine , University of Maribor , Maribor , Slovenia. 2. b Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Management , University Medical Center Maribor , Maribor , Slovenia. 3. c Faculty of Medicine , Centre for Medical Education, University of Maribor , Maribor , Slovenia. 4. d Clinic for Gynecology and Perinatology , University Medical Center Maribor , Maribor , Slovenia. 5. e Clinic for Internal Medicine , University Medical Center Maribor , Maribor , Slovenia.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Student engagement (SE) in the curriculum is a positive indicator in the development of students deeply involved in their learning. It also has several benefits for the schools' level of educational innovation and quality assurance. METHOD: In order to identify the most important pearls from the last decade of educational developments within the field of SE at the Faculty of Medicine University of Maribor, we searched through our school's archives, publications and research in the field of medical education. RESULTS: Three areas were identified as the most important SE complements: (i) peer teaching, (ii) school governance, and (iii) extracurricular activities. The paper highlights how many student-driven initiatives move from informal frameworks toward a formal structure, elective courses, and, in the end, compulsory components of the curriculum. DISCUSSION: As demonstrated by the three educational achievements at our school, fostering a high level of SE can lead to innovative curricular changes, benefit the whole school and enable students to deliver highly impactful extracurricular projects.
BACKGROUND: Student engagement (SE) in the curriculum is a positive indicator in the development of students deeply involved in their learning. It also has several benefits for the schools' level of educational innovation and quality assurance. METHOD: In order to identify the most important pearls from the last decade of educational developments within the field of SE at the Faculty of Medicine University of Maribor, we searched through our school's archives, publications and research in the field of medical education. RESULTS: Three areas were identified as the most important SE complements: (i) peer teaching, (ii) school governance, and (iii) extracurricular activities. The paper highlights how many student-driven initiatives move from informal frameworks toward a formal structure, elective courses, and, in the end, compulsory components of the curriculum. DISCUSSION: As demonstrated by the three educational achievements at our school, fostering a high level of SE can lead to innovative curricular changes, benefit the whole school and enable students to deliver highly impactful extracurricular projects.