Elaborative feedback in clinical dental teaching-An assessment from the students' perspective
C Olms1, H A Jakstat1, R Haak2
1Department of Prosthodontics and Material Science, University of Leipzig, Liebigstr. 12, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
Summary
Structured elaborative feedback significantly improved dental students' knowledge and interest in clinical skills. The study group reported higher subjective learning success and acceptance of the learning environment, with 100% finding individual feedback helpful.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Clinical Skills Training
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- Clinical dental skills education requires effective feedback mechanisms.
- Student perspectives are crucial in evaluating teaching methodologies.
- Structured elaborative feedback aims to enhance learning outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of structured elaborative feedback on dental students' learning.
- To assess student perceptions of feedback in clinical dental skills teaching.
- To evaluate the effect of feedback on knowledge, interest, and learning success.
Main Methods:
- Prospective study with 60 dental students, divided into study and control groups.
- Clinical tooth-shade differentiation module with simulated settings and feedback.
- Pre- and post-module questionnaires assessing knowledge and interest (Likert scale).
- Evaluation of subjective learning success and acceptance of the learning environment.
Main Results:
- Significant improvement in knowledge and interest for both groups (p<0.001).
- Study group showed higher ratings for subjective learning success and acceptance.
- Reduced errors in practical exercises observed in the study group.
- 100% of the study group found individual feedback helpful.
Conclusions:
- Structured elaborative feedback positively impacts dental students' learning experience and outcomes.
- Individual feedback is highly valued by students in clinical skills training.
- This method enhances both objective learning and subjective satisfaction in dental education.
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