Effects on applying micro-film case-based learning model in pediatrics education

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Paediatric Training
• Innovative Teaching Methods

Background:

• Paediatricians require knowledge, clinical skills, resilience, and specific beliefs.
• Traditional lecture-based learning (LBL) may not fully address these comprehensive needs.
• Developing effective paediatric education is crucial for addressing clinical challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore an innovative teaching method combining micro-film technique and case-based learning (MF+CBL).
• To optimize educational outcomes in paediatric training beyond traditional lecture-based learning (LBL).
• To assess the impact of MF+CBL on student competency and coping skills.

Main Methods:

• A controlled parallel group study involving 104 senior medical students.
• Random assignment to either the MF+CBL experimental group or the LBL control group.
• Assessment over 8 weeks using self-assessment, satisfaction surveys, and final examinations.

Main Results:

• The MF+CBL group showed significantly better performance in self-assessment and satisfaction (P<0.05).
• The experimental group achieved higher final examination scores (80.02±3.77) than the control group (73.65±3.69, P=0.000).
• Some students found the MF+CBL model time- and energy-consuming.

Conclusions:

• The MF+CBL model is an innovative teaching method superior to LBL for paediatric education.
• This approach promotes comprehensive quality development in future paediatric doctors.
• MF+CBL offers a promising alternative for optimizing paediatrician training capacity.