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Developing creative and research skills through an open and interprofessional inquiry-based learning course
Gemma Rodríguez1, Nora Pérez1, Gemma Núñez1
1Research Group in Health Sciences Education, Department of Experimental and Health Sciences, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Dr. Aiguader 88, 08003, Barcelona, Spain.
BMC Medical Education
|May 10, 2019
Summary
An interprofessional inquiry-based learning (IBL) course enhanced creativity and research skills in health science students. Interprofessional collaboration and creativity workshops significantly boosted learning outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences Education
- Biomedical Education
Background:
- Biomedicine requires professionals with innovative thinking.
- Inquiry-based learning (IBL) and interprofessional education foster higher-order thinking skills.
- Creativity is crucial for developing research and problem-solving abilities in healthcare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate an interprofessional IBL course incorporating a creativity workshop.
- To assess the impact of stimulatory techniques on creative and research skill development.
- To examine the effectiveness of interprofessional learning in health sciences.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 529 undergraduate human biology and medical students participated.
- 198 students engaged in an IBL course with a creativity workshop; 331 did not.
- Student perceptions were gathered via surveys and focus groups; learning outcomes were teacher-assessed.
Main Results:
- The open inquiry-based learning approach effectively promoted skill development.
- Interprofessional collaboration served as a significant creativity enhancer.
- Stimulatory techniques integrated into the workshop improved learning outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Open interprofessional IBL effectively fosters complex skills and knowledge acquisition in health sciences.
- The study highlights the benefits of interprofessional collaboration and creativity workshops.
- Insights into the advantages and constraints of this educational model in health sciences are provided.
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