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Is Virtual Team-Based Learning Feasible and Effective in Teaching Neurolocalisation?
Kim Yao Ong1, Adelia Shin Ping Gan2, Preman Rajalingam2
1Ministry of Health Holdings, Singapore.
Summary
Virtual team-based learning (TBL) effectively teaches neurolocalisation (NL) online. Students reported high satisfaction and demonstrated strong knowledge retention, proving virtual TBL is a viable educational tool.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Neuroscience Education
Background:
- Neurolocalisation (NL) is a critical skill in neurology.
- Traditional teaching methods may face limitations in remote or hybrid learning environments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility and effectiveness of virtual team-based learning (TBL) for teaching neurolocalisation (NL).
- To evaluate student satisfaction and knowledge acquisition in a virtual NL curriculum.
Main Methods:
- A virtual team-based learning (TBL) module was implemented for neurolocalisation (NL) instruction.
- Eighteen student volunteers participated in the study.
- Student satisfaction was measured using the modified TBL Student Assessment Instrument.
- Knowledge outcomes were assessed using the Extended Matching Questionnaire (EMQ).
Main Results:
- Students reported high satisfaction with virtual TBL, with a mean rating of 3.9 out of 5.0.
- Participants achieved high mean EMQ scores of 84.2%, indicating effective knowledge acquisition.
- A moderate positive correlation was observed between individual assessment scores and EMQ scores (ρ = 0.587, p = 0.01).
Conclusions:
- Virtual team-based learning (TBL) is a feasible and effective method for teaching neurolocalisation (NL).
- The approach yields high student satisfaction and positive knowledge outcomes.
- Virtual TBL offers a promising alternative for neuroanatomy and clinical neurology education.
