Application of team-based learning model in periodontics theoretical teaching

VernacularTitle:TBL教学在牙周病学理论教学中的应用
Author: Yongkai LI ; Xuerong XIANG ; Deqin YANG ; Conghua LI ; Xiaoping FAN
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Periodontics; Team-based learning; Undergraduate education
From: Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2013;(8):789-792
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To explore the role of team-based learning(TBL)in the teaching of pe-riodontics for undergraduates. Methods Totally 38 2008 grade undergraduates majored in stomatology were divided into six groups according to previous test scores. Individual test,group test and group re-sponder were conducted successively . Average test scores before and intra class were calculated and questionnaires survey was conducted after the course. Results There was no significant correlation be-tween average test scores intra class and basic knowledge and preview effect(r=0.028,P>0.05). Ques-tionnaire survey demonstrated that learning motivation,learning interests,knowledge mastering and com-munication ability of students were significantly improved. Conclusion TBL teaching promotes the class-room atmosphere and improves team collaboration and learning enthusiasm. Students show high accep-tance for this new teaching modes,so it can be tried in the teaching of stomatology.