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1Peninsula School of Dentistry, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK.
Summary
Students found that a spiral curriculum improved their understanding and learning over time. While generally positive, enhancing the student experience requires addressing challenges for optimal educational outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Curriculum Development
Background:
- Spiral curricula are increasingly adopted in medical education.
- Constructive alignment is crucial for effective learning.
- Student perceptions are key to curriculum success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate student perceptions of a spiral curriculum's constructive alignment.
- To assess student understanding, benefit, and confusion regarding the spiral curriculum.
- To identify areas for improvement in spiral curriculum design.
Main Methods:
- An anonymous voluntary questionnaire survey was administered to students.
- Students rated their understanding, perceived benefits, and confusion with the spiral curriculum.
- Free-text questions explored the impact and suggestions for the curriculum.
Main Results:
- Student understanding and perceived benefits of the spiral curriculum increased over time.
- The majority of students reported minimal confusion.
- Consolidation of knowledge was a key perceived advantage, deepening learning.
Conclusions:
- The integrated spiral curriculum is predominantly perceived positively by students.
- Opportunities exist to further enhance the student experience.
- Revisiting and consolidating learning through a spiral approach benefits students.
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