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The new Pretoria curriculum.

W D Snyman1, A J Ligthelm

  • 1Faculty of Dentistry, University of Pretoria, PO Box 1266, Pretoria 0001. wsnyman@medic.up.ac.za

SADJ : Journal of the South African Dental Association = Tydskrif Van Die Suid-Afrikaanse Tandheelkundige Vereniging
|March 1, 2003
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Summary

Changes in higher education necessitate a review of dental education. This paper outlines the core principles and development of an innovative dental curriculum addressing traditional shortcomings.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Education
  • Higher Education Policy

Background:

  • Tertiary education is undergoing significant macro-environmental shifts.
  • Traditional dental curricula have identified shortcomings requiring revision.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define the philosophical underpinnings of a new, innovative dental curriculum.
  • To describe the developmental approach for both macro- and micro-levels of the curriculum.

Main Methods:

  • Philosophical principle definition.
  • Curriculum development framework description.

Main Results:

  • Identification of key philosophical concepts for curriculum innovation.
  • A structured approach to macro- and micro-curriculum design.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed innovative curriculum is philosophically grounded.
  • The curriculum development process addresses both broad and specific educational components.

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