Future-Proofing Healthcare Skills Education: Technology-Enhanced Collaborative Learning and Peer Teaching Strategies for Large Student Cohorts in Anatomy Practicals

Arkendu Sen; Lakshmi Selvaratnam

doi:10.1007/978-981-19-4383-6_8

Future-Proofing Healthcare Skills Education: Technology-Enhanced Collaborative Learning and Peer Teaching Strategies for Large Student Cohorts in Anatomy Practicals

Arkendu Sen, Lakshmi Selvaratnam

Malaysia Jeffrey Cheah Sch of Med & HS

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Abstract

Devising alternative strategies to improve practical competencies in anatomy remains a major challenge in medical schools with large student cohorts and lacking cadaveric dissection. An innovative approach successfully combined in-practical group discussion, Guided Collaborative Learning (GCL), and Student Peer Teaching-Demonstration (SPTD), facilitated primarily by clinical tutors. Focused practical tasks designed to support student-centred, small group discussions encourage concurrent practical exploration of anatomy resources. Hands-on peer demonstrations involving anatomy models, plastinated human specimens, radiographic images and correlated clinical skills were broadcast to the cohort in a tutor-moderated, multimedia-integrated anatomy lab. Following Kirkpatrick’s model, GCL/SPTD was evaluated for Reaction (unit evaluation/student feedback); Learning (summative exams) and Behaviour (peer assessment/tutor review). Student feedback, tutor reviews and peer assessment received high positive ratings. Cross-campus unit evaluation scores increased by (+5 to 18%) and summative assessment grades increased by (+7%) distinctly improved following introduction of GCL/SPTD. By shifting the educational positioning of medical students from passive listeners to active problem solvers and lifelong learners, GCL/SPTD translates Aristotle’s philosophy “Teaching is the highest form of understanding” into practice. Ultimately, engaging students in professional collaborations expected in today’s clinical practice strongly supports this future-forward, effective strategy for practical medical and healthcare education training.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Collaborative Active Learning
Subtitle of host publication	Practical Activity-Based Approaches to Learning, Assessment and Feedback
Editors	Chan Chang-Tik, Gillian Kidman, Meng Yew Tee
Place of Publication	Singapore Singapore
Publisher	Springer
Chapter	8
Pages	179-212
Number of pages	34
Edition	1st
ISBN (Electronic)	9789811943836
ISBN (Print)	9789811943829
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-4383-6_8
Publication status	Published - 2022

Keywords

Guided collaborative learning
In-practical group discussion
Multimedia learning lab
Non-dissection anatomy
Peer teaching-demonstration

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Sen, A., & Selvaratnam, L. (2022). Future-Proofing Healthcare Skills Education: Technology-Enhanced Collaborative Learning and Peer Teaching Strategies for Large Student Cohorts in Anatomy Practicals. In C. Chang-Tik, G. Kidman, & M. Y. Tee (Eds.), Collaborative Active Learning: Practical Activity-Based Approaches to Learning, Assessment and Feedback (1st ed., pp. 179-212). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-4383-6_8

Sen, Arkendu ; Selvaratnam, Lakshmi. / Future-Proofing Healthcare Skills Education : Technology-Enhanced Collaborative Learning and Peer Teaching Strategies for Large Student Cohorts in Anatomy Practicals. Collaborative Active Learning: Practical Activity-Based Approaches to Learning, Assessment and Feedback. editor / Chan Chang-Tik ; Gillian Kidman ; Meng Yew Tee. 1st. ed. Singapore Singapore : Springer, 2022. pp. 179-212

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Sen, A & Selvaratnam, L 2022, Future-Proofing Healthcare Skills Education: Technology-Enhanced Collaborative Learning and Peer Teaching Strategies for Large Student Cohorts in Anatomy Practicals. in C Chang-Tik, G Kidman & MY Tee (eds), Collaborative Active Learning: Practical Activity-Based Approaches to Learning, Assessment and Feedback. 1st edn, Springer, Singapore Singapore, pp. 179-212. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-4383-6_8

Future-Proofing Healthcare Skills Education: Technology-Enhanced Collaborative Learning and Peer Teaching Strategies for Large Student Cohorts in Anatomy Practicals. / Sen, Arkendu ; Selvaratnam, Lakshmi.
Collaborative Active Learning: Practical Activity-Based Approaches to Learning, Assessment and Feedback. ed. / Chan Chang-Tik; Gillian Kidman; Meng Yew Tee. 1st. ed. Singapore Singapore: Springer, 2022. p. 179-212.

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Sen A , Selvaratnam L. Future-Proofing Healthcare Skills Education: Technology-Enhanced Collaborative Learning and Peer Teaching Strategies for Large Student Cohorts in Anatomy Practicals. In Chang-Tik C, Kidman G, Tee MY, editors, Collaborative Active Learning: Practical Activity-Based Approaches to Learning, Assessment and Feedback. 1st ed. Singapore Singapore: Springer. 2022. p. 179-212 doi: 10.1007/978-981-19-4383-6_8

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