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Does self-modulated learning vs. algorithm-regulated learning of dermatology morphology affect learning efficiency of
Danya Traboulsi1, Jori Hardin1, Laurie Parsons1
1Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Canadian Medical Education Journal
|August 8, 2019
Summary
Self-regulated deliberate practice in dermatology morphology training was more efficient than algorithm-regulated practice. Medical students achieved similar diagnostic accuracy with less practice time in the self-regulated group.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Dermatology Training
- Skill Acquisition
Background:
- Deliberate practice is crucial for skill acquisition but underutilized in dermatology education.
- A dermatologic morphology training module with immediate feedback was developed for first-year medical students.
- The study aimed to compare self-regulated and algorithm-regulated learning approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the differences in diagnostic accuracy and learning efficiency between self-regulated and algorithm-regulated dermatology morphology training.
- To assess the impact of practice regulation on medical student learning outcomes.
Main Methods:
- First-year medical students were randomized into self-regulated or algorithm-regulated groups for a dermatology morphology module.
- Data collected included diagnostic accuracy, practice time, and student satisfaction via pre/post-tests and surveys.
- The algorithm-regulated group had cases removed by an algorithm, while the self-regulated group managed case removal discretionarily.
Main Results:
- Algorithm-regulated learners completed significantly more cases (52.9 vs. 29.3) and spent more time (34.3 vs. 17.0 min) than self-regulated learners.
- Both groups showed equivalent pre-test (63% vs. 66%) and post-test (90% vs. 86%) diagnostic accuracy.
- Statistically significant improvement in post-test scores was observed in both arms.
Conclusions:
- Both self-regulated and algorithm-regulated learning approaches led to significant improvements in dermatology morphology diagnostic accuracy.
- Self-regulated practice was more time-efficient, with students spending less time to achieve comparable learning outcomes.
- These findings suggest that self-regulated deliberate practice can be an effective and efficient method for dermatology training.
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