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Task-based learning programme for clinical years of medical education
Hasan Ozkan1, Berna Degirmenci, Berna Musal
1Dokuz Eylul University School of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey.
Education for Health (Abingdon, England)
|March 15, 2006
Summary
Task-based learning (TBL) is an effective educational strategy for medical students. Dokuz Eylul University School of Medicine successfully implemented TBL for clinical years, finding it applicable and advisable.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Curriculum Development
- Pedagogy
Background:
- Task-based learning (TBL) is a recommended educational strategy for advanced medical training.
- Dokuz Eylul University School of Medicine (DEUSM) adopted TBL for its clinical years starting in the 2000-2001 academic year.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the implementation and structure of the TBL program at DEUSM.
Main Methods:
- DEUSM designed 50 clinical tasks for fourth-year and 37 for fifth-year students.
- Tasks were organized into blocks, integrating interdisciplinary practicals, lectures, and patient visits.
- Learning focused on tasks, with each discipline contributing relevant opportunities. Program evaluation used formative and summative methods.
Main Results:
- The TBL program at DEUSM involved a structured curriculum with specific tasks for different academic years.
- Interdisciplinary learning and patient-centered activities were central to the TBL approach.
- Both formative and summative assessments were employed to evaluate the educational program.
Conclusions:
- The TBL program at DEUSM was found to be applicable and advisable for the clinical years of medical education.
- Student and trainer feedback supported the effectiveness of the TBL approach.
