Long-term gain after team-based learning experience in a pediatric clerkship

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Pediatric Curriculum Development

Background:

• Team-based learning (TBL) is known to enhance student engagement, teamwork, and performance.
• Implementing innovative pedagogical methods is crucial in medical education.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the impact of a 3rd-year pediatric Team-based learning (TBL) curriculum.
• Assessed effects on student satisfaction, engagement, value of teamwork, and academic performance.

Main Methods:

• Administered surveys to assess student satisfaction, engagement, and perceived value of teamwork.
• Compared student examination scores (short-term and long-term) with historical data.

Main Results:

• Initial student preference favored lectures, but this gap narrowed in the second year.
• Students reported significantly higher classroom engagement during TBL compared to lectures.
• Participation in TBL led to a greater appreciation for teamwork and improved examination scores.

Conclusions:

• Team-based learning (TBL) implementation positively impacted both short-term and long-term academic performance.
• The findings highlight the benefits of curricula that foster critical student engagement with educational material.