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A comparison of student performance and satisfaction between a traditional and integrative approach to teaching an
Objective::
The purpose of the study was to compare student performance and student satisfaction ratings for an introductory extremities radiology course taught using 2 different educational methods.
Methods::
One group of students was taught using a traditional face-to-face instruction method, and the other group received an integrative blended-learning approach. A multivariate analysis of scores on lecture and laboratory examinations was performed to detect differences in student performance between the 2 methods. An independent t test was performed to compare the final course averages between the 2 methods. χ2 Analysis was used to compare the distribution of letter grades and levels of satisfaction between the 2 groups.
Results::
Test scores were higher for the integrative approach than for the traditional face-to-face method ( p < .05). However, the differences were not meaningful, as the greatest improvement in correct responses was only for 2 questions. Students appeared to be more satisfied with the integrative approach when compared to the traditional method ( p < .05).
Conclusion::
Student satisfaction with the educational delivery methods in an introductory extremities radiology course using an integrative approach was greater than for the traditional face-to-face instruction method. Student performance was similar between the 2 cohorts.
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