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The two envelopes method for active learning
Moshe Y Flugelman1,2, Robert M Glueck2, Doron Aronson2,3
1Lady Davis Carmel Medical Center, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Haifa, Israel.
GMS Journal for Medical Education
|September 19, 2022
Summary
The two-envelope teaching method, an active learning strategy, showed a trend toward improved medical student knowledge acquisition and reduced grade dispersion compared to traditional lectures. This active learning approach fosters self-learning and peer collaboration.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Active Learning Strategies
Background:
- Active learning enhances knowledge acquisition and cultivates essential learning habits in medical students.
- Institutions are transitioning from traditional lecture-based teaching to more interactive learning environments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of the "two envelopes" teaching method on fourth-year medical students' knowledge acquisition.
- To compare the effectiveness of the "two envelopes" method against traditional lecture-based instruction.
Main Methods:
- A class of 120 students was divided into 12 groups, each taught by a senior cardiologist.
- Students completed a test, then engaged in group discussions with patient data before a tutor-led session.
- The "two envelopes" method involved an initial test, followed by group work with case studies and a final discussion.
Main Results:
- A comparison between the lecture hall format (2018) and the "two envelopes" method (2019) was conducted.
- The "two envelopes" group exhibited a non-statistically significant trend towards higher grades.
- A similar non-statistically significant trend of reduced grade dispersion was observed in the "two envelopes" group.
Conclusions:
- The "two envelopes" method represents a novel active learning approach.
- This method appears to enhance self-learning and peer learning capabilities.
- Observed improvements in knowledge acquisition and reduced knowledge dispersion were not statistically significant but suggest potential benefits.
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