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  • Medical Education
  • Pedagogical Innovation
  • Collaborative Learning

Background:

  • Traditional medical curricula often remain teacher-centric and discipline-specific.
  • Collaborative Learning Cases (CLCs) offer a pedagogical approach to integrate biomedical sciences and clinical training.
  • Pilot studies were conducted to refine CLCs before full curriculum integration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To improve the design and implementation of Collaborative Learning Cases (CLCs) in a first-year medical student curriculum.
  • To enhance collaborative learning and the integration of scientific and clinical knowledge.
  • To address challenges in tutor training and technology utilization within the CLC framework.

Main Methods:

  • Two cycles of Kemmis and McTaggart's action research spiral were employed.
  • A cohort of 300 first-year medical students and multiple tutors participated across two cycles.
  • Data collection involved Likert scale surveys, open-ended questionnaires, and observational methods.

Main Results:

  • Tutor training is crucial for understanding CLC principles and their role in facilitating sessions.
  • Action research facilitated improvements in CLC design, including tutor roles, group dynamics, and time management.
  • Identifying and integrating appropriate technology to support collaboration in CLCs presents an ongoing challenge.

Conclusions:

  • Action research effectively refined the CLC model, leading to a more conducive learning environment.
  • Clarified tutor responsibilities and improved logistical aspects of CLC sessions.
  • Meaningful integration of technology remains a key area for future development in CLCs.