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  • 1From the Instructional Design and Technology Program (J.E.S.), Department of STEM Education & Professional Studies, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA; and Beaumont Health System (C.L.T.), Royal Oak, MI.

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For novice learners, engaging in simulation exercises before a didactic lecture significantly improves performance outcomes. This sequencing enhances knowledge acquisition compared to the reverse order, despite learner preference for lecture-first approaches.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Simulation-Based Learning
  • Cognitive Science

Background:

  • Balancing instructional strategies is crucial in full-immersion simulation to prevent cognitive overload and maintain learner engagement.
  • Optimizing the sequence of learning activities is essential for effective knowledge transfer in medical education.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of sequencing instructional strategies on novice learners' performance.
  • To determine if simulation-first or lecture-first approach yields better outcomes in a workshop setting.

Main Methods:

  • Twenty-nine novice learners were divided into two groups.
  • Group 1 experienced simulation exercises followed by a lecture; Group 2 experienced the lecture first, then simulation.
  • Cognitive performance was assessed using a multiple-choice test post-workshop.

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Main Results:

  • Learners in the simulation-first group demonstrated significantly higher performance on postassessments (P<0.0001).
  • A repeated-measures analysis of variance confirmed statistically significant model fit (F(4.54)=176.07).
  • Despite improved performance, 76% of simulation-first participants preferred a lecture-first sequence.

Conclusions:

  • The order of instructional components significantly impacts learner knowledge acquisition.
  • Simulation exercises preceding didactic lectures enhance knowledge for novice learners.
  • Learner preference does not always align with optimal learning outcomes.