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Tutorials for large classes of Common Foundation Program biomedical science students: successes and challenges.
Abdul-Kadhum J A al-Modhefer1, Sean M Roe
1Centre for Biomedical Sciences Education, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Science, Queens University Belfast, Whitla Medical Centre, Medical Biology Centre, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7BL, UK.
Nurse Education Today
|October 20, 2009
Summary
Large biomedical science classes pose challenges for nursing students. This study identifies barriers and proposes guidelines for effective interactive tutorials, focusing on tutor approach and tailored learning environments.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Science Education
- Nursing Pedagogy
- Higher Education Teaching
Background:
- Investigating challenges in large biomedical science tutorial classes for nursing students.
- Addressing a typical student:staff ratio of 45:1 in foundational biomedical sciences education.
- Focusing on Level 1 Common Foundation Program students at Queen's University Belfast.
Purpose of the Study:
- Identify problems in conducting biomedical science tutorials for nursing students in large classes.
- Ascertain characteristics of an effective tutor in this setting.
- Explore student attitudes towards interactive learning.
Main Methods:
- Utilized survey and interview methodologies.
- Investigated difficulties encountered by students in large tutorial classes.
- Explored student perceptions of effective teaching and learning.
Main Results:
- Identified key barriers to effective teaching and learning in large biomedical science tutorials.
- Characterized attributes of a good tutor based on student feedback.
- Explored student engagement and attitudes towards interactive learning formats.
Conclusions:
- Proposed guidelines to enhance learning in large biomedical science tutorials.
- Recommendations include adapting to student abilities, employing compassionate questioning, and optimizing the learning environment.
- Emphasized the importance of experimenting with diverse tutorial formats for improved student outcomes.
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