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Educational approaches aimed at preparing students for professional veterinary practice.

A D C Jaarsma¹, D H J M Dolmans, A J J A Scherpbier

¹Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands. a.d.c.jaarsma@uu.nl

Revue Scientifique Et Technique (International Office of Epizootics)

|February 5, 2010

Summary

Undergraduate veterinary education is shifting from teacher-centred to student-centred curricula. This reform enhances learning through active student involvement, multidisciplinary contexts, and training in academic, communication, and business skills for future veterinary practice.

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Area of Science:

Veterinary Education
Curriculum Development
Higher Education Pedagogy

Background:

Societal changes and dissatisfaction with traditional methods are driving reforms in veterinary education.
Current educational practices are being re-evaluated to better align with the evolving demands of professional veterinary practice.
There is a recognized need to update undergraduate veterinary curricula to meet contemporary and future challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the key changes occurring in undergraduate veterinary curricula.
To describe the transition towards student-centred learning models.
To highlight the integration of academic and generic competencies in veterinary training.

Main Methods:

Analysis of shifts in pedagogical approaches within veterinary higher education.
Examination of the incorporation of active learning strategies.
Review of the inclusion of multidisciplinary learning contexts and skill development.

Main Results:

A move from teacher-centred to student-centred curricula is evident.
Increased emphasis on active student participation and deeper understanding.
Integration of multidisciplinary learning, academic skills (e.g., research internships), and generic competencies (e.g., communication, business skills).

Conclusions:

The updated veterinary curricula are designed to better match the profile of current and future veterinary students.
These changes aim to enhance preparedness for the complexities of future veterinary practice.
The reforms are expected to improve the overall quality and relevance of veterinary education.