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Reflective learning in community-based dental education.

Ronald Strauss1, Mahyar Mofidi, Eugene S Sandler

  • 1Department of Dental Ecology, School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 27599, USA. ron_strauss@dentistry.unc.edu

Journal of Dental Education
|December 3, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Structured reflection enhances community-based dental education. Implementing methods like photographic documentation and narrative reports deepens student learning and impact in service-learning programs.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Education
  • Community Health
  • Experiential Learning

Background:

  • Community-based education offers unique learning opportunities for dental students.
  • Integrating reflective practices can amplify the educational benefits of these experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the incorporation of structured reflection in the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry's community-based Dentistry in Service to Communities (DISC) program.
  • To illustrate how reflective teaching approaches enhance student learning in community-based dental settings.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing photographic documentation for capturing experiences.
  • Employing written narratives and critical incident reports for analysis.
  • Facilitating mentored post-experiential small group discussions.

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  • Drawing examples from fieldwork and course-related community-based dental experiences.

    • Main Results:

    • Structured reflection assignments enrich community-based learning experiences for dental students.
    • Specific methods like photographic documentation and narrative reports enhance student engagement and insight.
    • Mentored discussions foster deeper processing of community-based experiences.

    Conclusions:

    • A directed process of reflection is crucial for maximizing the impact of community learning.
    • Integrating structured reflection strategies can significantly enhance the educational value of dental service-learning programs.