Team-Based Learning in Prosthodontics Courses: Students' Satisfaction.

Area of Science:

• Dental Education
• Medical Pedagogy

Background:

• Team-based learning (TBL) is an active learning strategy.
• Assessing student satisfaction with TBL in prosthodontics is crucial for curriculum development.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate dental students' satisfaction with team-based learning (TBL) in prosthodontics.
• To assess the impact of TBL on information acquisition, interpersonal skills, classroom environment, and student-instructor interaction.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional observational study was conducted with undergraduate dental students.
• A self-administered questionnaire using a 5-point Likert scale assessed student perceptions.
• Statistical analyses included t-tests and ANOVA using SPSS.

Main Results:

• An 86% response rate was achieved, with significant positive correlations between TBL and student satisfaction (P≤0.05).
• Students reported enhanced interpersonal skills, personal flexibility, and self-esteem.
• Higher satisfaction means were observed in second (4.36) and fifth (4.56) year students compared to third (3.54) and fourth (3.59) years.

Conclusions:

• Dental students perceive team-based learning positively, noting improvements in engagement, knowledge acquisition, and interpersonal skills.
• TBL contributes to more effective learning outcomes in prosthodontics education.
• TBL methodology shows promise for enhancing dental student education.