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Orthodontic undergraduate education: developments in a modern curriculum
Stephen M Chadwick1, David R Bearn, Alan C Jack
1Unit of Orthodontics, Oral Health and Development, Department of Dental Medicine and Surgery, University of Manchester, UK.
Summary
Modern teaching concepts like constructivism and andragogy informed an undergraduate orthodontic curriculum. This student-centered approach, incorporating problem-based learning, received positive student feedback.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- Traditional orthodontic curricula often rely on teacher-centered methods.
- Modern educational theories offer alternative frameworks for effective learning.
- Integrating these theories can enhance student engagement and knowledge retention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore modern teaching and learning concepts relevant to orthodontic education.
- To describe the development of an undergraduate orthodontic curriculum informed by these concepts.
- To evaluate student feedback on the implemented changes.
Main Methods:
- Review of modern teaching and learning theories: cognitive theory, zone of proximal development, constructivism, andragogy, and learning styles.
- Curriculum redesign incorporating student-centered learning, guided self-learning, and problem-based learning (PBL).
- Collection and analysis of student feedback on the revised teaching and learning styles.
Main Results:
- The undergraduate orthodontic curriculum was successfully updated based on modern educational principles.
- Students experienced a shift towards more active and self-directed learning through PBL.
- Student feedback indicated a positive reception to the changes in teaching and learning approaches.
Conclusions:
- Modern educational theories provide a robust foundation for developing effective orthodontic curricula.
- Student-centered and problem-based learning strategies can significantly enhance the undergraduate orthodontic educational experience.
- Continuous evaluation and adaptation of teaching methods are crucial for optimizing dental education.