T Daubenfeld1, J Kromeier2, S Heermann3, T Hildenbrand4, M Giesler5, C Offergeld4. 1. Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Hirschmattenstr. 3, 79111, Freiburg, Deutschland. tom.daubenfeld@hotmail.com. 2. Klinik für Diagnostische Radiologie, Kinderradiologie, Neuroradiologie und Interventionelle Radiologie, RKK Klinikum - St. Josefskrankenhaus - Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Freiburg, Deutschland. 3. Institut für Anatomie und Zellbiologie, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Freiburg, Deutschland. 4. Klinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohrenheilkunde, Medizinische Fakultät, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Freiburg, Deutschland. 5. Kompetenzzentrum Evaluation in der Medizin Baden-Württemberg, Studiendekanat der medizinischen Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Freiburg, Deutschland.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Due to steadily dwindling student attendance, a new blended learning lecture format was piloted at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology of the University Medical Center Freiburg in the winter semester (WS) 2017/18: the ENT 3D series. In order to present complex ENT topics (e.g., middle ear) in a more understandable, appealing, and clinically relevant manner, the clinical disciplines of otorhinolaryngology and radiology cooperated with the preclinical specialty of anatomy. The aim of the study was to evaluate this teaching format and investigate preferences that could encourage students to attend lectures. METHODS: In all lectures, participants of the ENT block internship in the 2017/18 WS were asked about the quality of the lecture using an evaluation card. In addition, the increase in knowledge was examined in each of the newly designed lectures. A final questionnaire asked the students about their preferences regarding teaching methods. RESULTS: Overall, the new courses were not rated better than the regular ones, although the new concept was generally rated positively. It was not possible to attract more lecture attendees. However, the traditional teaching format "lecture" is still regarded as up to date by a defined group of students. CONCLUSION: Despite a principally positive student assessment of a new lecture format, the 3D lectures did not achieve top marks in any category. This can be explained by the accumulation of unexpected student criticisms (quantity of the course content). Thus, the parameters intended as indicators (e-learning, quality of the course, use of modern teaching methods) could not fulfil their task. The result of the evaluation requires critical reflection and, if necessary, partial reorganization of the course (streamlining of content).
BACKGROUND: Due to steadily dwindling student attendance, a new blended learning lecture format was piloted at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology of the University Medical Center Freiburg in the winter semester (WS) 2017/18: the ENT 3D series. In order to present complex ENT topics (e.g., middle ear) in a more understandable, appealing, and clinically relevant manner, the clinical disciplines of otorhinolaryngology and radiology cooperated with the preclinical specialty of anatomy. The aim of the study was to evaluate this teaching format and investigate preferences that could encourage students to attend lectures. METHODS: In all lectures, participants of the ENT block internship in the 2017/18 WS were asked about the quality of the lecture using an evaluation card. In addition, the increase in knowledge was examined in each of the newly designed lectures. A final questionnaire asked the students about their preferences regarding teaching methods. RESULTS: Overall, the new courses were not rated better than the regular ones, although the new concept was generally rated positively. It was not possible to attract more lecture attendees. However, the traditional teaching format "lecture" is still regarded as up to date by a defined group of students. CONCLUSION: Despite a principally positive student assessment of a new lecture format, the 3D lectures did not achieve top marks in any category. This can be explained by the accumulation of unexpected student criticisms (quantity of the course content). Thus, the parameters intended as indicators (e-learning, quality of the course, use of modern teaching methods) could not fulfil their task. The result of the evaluation requires critical reflection and, if necessary, partial reorganization of the course (streamlining of content).
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Educational measurement; Professional education; Research; Teaching methods; Undergraduate medical education
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