Exodontia curriculum evaluation: fit for purpose teaching and learning strategies

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dc.contributor.authorBehardien, Nashreen
dc.contributor.authorTitus, Simone
dc.contributor.authorRoman, Nicolette V.
dc.date.accessioned2025-01-17T09:25:07Z
dc.date.available2025-01-17T09:25:07Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.abstractIntroduction: Curriculum review is crucial for ensuring health professions education programs remain responsive and relevant. Teaching and learning (T&L) strategies facilitate knowledge acquisition, with traditional methods being supplemented by innovative techniques in a blended curriculum. This study evaluated an Exodontia Block Course (EBC) focused on tooth extraction skills, utilizing a blended-learning approach across three learning environments: classroom, preclinical skills laboratory, and clinical training platform. Methods: A qualitative study employed appreciative inquiry for data collection and analysis. Focus group discussions were conducted with 30 participants: 13 undergraduate students, 10 clinical teachers, and 7 dental practitioners. Data underwent coding and thematic analysis. Results: Two main themes relevant to this paper emerged: “Block course structure” and “Recommendations for improvement.” Participants affirmed the blended-learning approach, highlighting strengths like demonstrations, videos, activity workbooks, and assessments that supported learning. Recommendations included integrating more visual technologies, simulated patients, peer-learning, debriefing, case reviews, community-based learning, and dedicated skills laboratories. Discussion: While the traditional course adequately achieved its objectives, opportunities for enhancement were identified. Incorporating advanced educational technologies, simulation-based activities, and structured feedback mechanisms could optimize skills development. Real-world clinical experiences and peer-assisted learning may reinforce knowledge and foster competencies like clinical reasoning. Continued curriculum refinement through stakeholder feedback is essential for delivering effective, student-centered dental education, and by inference, improved patient care.
dc.identifier.citationBehardien, N., Titus, S. and Roman, N.V., 2024, October. Exodontia curriculum evaluation: fit for purpose teaching and learning strategies. In Frontiers in Education (Vol. 9, p. 1398699). Frontiers Media SA.
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2024.1398699
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10566/19809
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherFrontiers Media S.A.
dc.subjectexodontia
dc.subjectcurriculum evaluation
dc.subjectdidactic
dc.subjectpreclinical
dc.subjectteaching and learning strategies
dc.titleExodontia curriculum evaluation: fit for purpose teaching and learning strategies
dc.typeArticle

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