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Published on: February 2, 2020
Creating effective and engaging information literacy programmes for the dental curriculum
1The University of Queensland, School of Dentistry, Brisbane, Qld, Australia. p.ford@uq.edu.au
Summary
Dental education should prioritize information literacy to help students adapt to evolving knowledge. An integrated program improved students' skills and confidence in accessing and applying new information for patient benefit.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Information Science
Background:
- Scientific knowledge expands rapidly, risking outdated curricula.
- Dental education must equip students to adapt and utilize new information for patient care.
- Information literacy is crucial for accessing, evaluating, and applying current scientific knowledge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a template for an Information Literacy program for undergraduate dental students.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of an integrated Information Literacy program on student skills and confidence.
Main Methods:
- Implemented a program across first and second-year Bachelor of Oral Health courses.
- Included workshops, quizzes, self-evaluation, and summative assessments.
- Program content built progressively over two years.
Main Results:
- Students demonstrated enhanced information literacy skills.
- Students reported increased confidence in utilizing information literacy skills.
- Integration into coursework and assessments proved effective.
Conclusions:
- An embedded Information Literacy program significantly improves dental students' skills and confidence.
- Curriculum design should focus on adaptability and lifelong learning skills.
- Addressing self-perceived high skill levels may be necessary for program engagement.
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