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Caitlin N Pfeiffer¹, Abdul Jabbar¹

¹Melbourne Veterinary School, University of Melbourne, Werribee, VIC 3030, Australia.

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Adaptive learning activities help veterinary students develop critical thinking by applying knowledge from various subjects to solve real-world parasite case studies effectively.

Keywords:

Smart Sparrow adaptive learning clinical education e-learning parasitology veterinary education

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Area of Science:

Veterinary Education
Online Learning Technologies
Parasitology

Background:

Traditional veterinary curricula often struggle to integrate diverse knowledge domains for practical problem-solving.
Developing higher-level cognitive skills like interdisciplinary application is crucial for veterinary professionals.
Real-time feedback mechanisms in learning are essential for effective skill development.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of online adaptive learning activities in enhancing veterinary students' application of knowledge.
To assess the utility of adaptive learning in tackling complex, real-world parasite case studies.
To explore how adaptive learning facilitates interdisciplinary knowledge integration for veterinary problem-solving.

Main Methods:

Implementation of specifically designed online adaptive learning modules for veterinary students.
Utilizing interactive parasite case studies that adjust difficulty and content based on learner performance.
Monitoring student engagement and knowledge application within the adaptive learning environment.

Main Results:

Adaptive learning activities successfully engaged veterinary students in applying theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios.
Students demonstrated improved ability to integrate information from different disciplines when working through case studies.
The real-time adaptive nature of the activities facilitated targeted skill development in parasitology and clinical reasoning.

Conclusions:

Online adaptive learning offers a powerful tool for enhancing veterinary education by promoting active knowledge application.
This approach effectively supports the development of higher-order thinking skills necessary for addressing complex veterinary challenges.
Adaptive learning activities in parasitology case studies show promise for improving diagnostic and problem-solving competencies in future veterinarians.