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Putting students in charge: a symposium on student-centered learning.
1Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. williamh@bcm.tmc.edu
Teaching and Learning in Medicine
|July 9, 2010
Summary
This study highlights a unique international meeting where students led discussions on student-centered learning in life and health sciences. The innovative format fostered engagement and provided valuable insights into curriculum development.
Area of Science:
- Life Sciences Education
- Health Sciences Education
- Curriculum Development
Background:
- Traditional symposia often discuss student-centered learning but rarely involve students in leadership roles.
- Few educational workshops place students in charge of planning, facilitation, and summarization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore a novel approach to student-centered learning by empowering students in an international meeting.
- To document student perspectives on curriculum process, content, and delivery in life and health sciences.
Main Methods:
- An international meeting on Student-Centered Learning in the Life and Health Sciences was conducted without traditional presentations.
- Sessions utilized a problem-based, small-group format with student-generated educational problems.
- Undergraduate and graduate students actively planned, organized, chaired, and facilitated sessions, and authored reports.
Main Results:
- Participant feedback indicated an enjoyable and engaging learning experience.
- The format facilitated in-depth discussions among faculty, staff, and students on educational issues.
- Student involvement in leadership roles was a key feature of the meeting's success.
Conclusions:
- Empowering students as leaders in educational forums enhances engagement and learning.
- Student-led initiatives can effectively address complex issues in life and health sciences education.
- This model offers a valuable alternative for future educational conferences and workshops.
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