A case study on evaluation of team-based learning effectiveness in clinical dental hygiene
10.11149/jkaoh.2019.43.1.33
- Author:
Yongkeum CHOI
1
;
Sunjung SHIN
;
Sanghee YOO
Author Information
1. Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Science & Genome-based BioIT Convergence Institute, Sun Moon University, Asan, Gangneung, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Dental education;
Oral hygiene;
Team-based learning
- MeSH:
Education;
Education, Dental;
Humans;
Learning;
Mental Competency;
Methods;
Oral Hygiene
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Oral Health
2019;43(1):33-39
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of team-based learning (TBL) method in clinical dental hygiene subjects to improve the competence of learners. METHODS: Clinical dental hygiene and practiceII was implemented and evaluated by utilizing a team-based learning module. Communication skills, self-directed learning ability, and learning attitude were measured over the course of the module RESULTS: Communication competence improved from 147.17 points before education to 152.74 points after education (P=0.001). Moreover, self-directed learning competence improved from 135.91 points before education to 143.97 points after education (P<0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Team-based learning (TBL) method was found effective in clinical dental education course for clinical skill-building and improving the dental hygiene process competence of dental hygiene students.
