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Tutorial dynamics and participation in small groups: a student perspective in a multicultural setting.

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  • 1Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Otago University, Christchurch, New Zealand.

The New Zealand Medical Journal
|December 1, 2004
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Student participation in medical tutorials is influenced by more than just language. Cultural and personality differences also play a role, with varied perceptions of barriers to full engagement in small-group settings.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education Research
  • Sociolinguistics in Healthcare

Background:

  • Medical student demographics increasingly reflect diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
  • Understanding factors influencing participation in small-group tutorials is crucial for effective pedagogy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the language and cultural backgrounds of medical students.
  • To explore student perspectives on influences affecting participation in small-group tutorials.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional anonymous survey administered to 4th and 5th-year medical students.
  • Survey designed by a diverse task group of students and staff.
  • Conducted at the Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Main Results:

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  • High response rate (75%); 50% identified as New Zealand European or Maori.
  • 64% identified English as their first language, with 91% preferring tutorials over lectures.
  • 66% perceived a lack of full participation, citing personality, cultural, and language differences as barriers.

Conclusions:

  • Lack of participation in tutorials is not solely attributable to language difficulties.
  • Perceptions of participation barriers vary significantly across different language and cultural backgrounds.
  • Further research is warranted to elucidate the impact of language and culture on small-group teaching dynamics.