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1School of Medicine, Office of Curriculum, Baylor College of Medicine, One Baylor Plaza, Suite N520.06, Houston, TX 77030 USA.
Medical Science Educator
|December 19, 2022
Summary
Concept mapping in flipped pharmacology courses enhances physician assistant student learning. Various assessment strategies, including collaborative and computerized methods, were evaluated to improve understanding.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Pharmacology Education
Background:
- Flipped teaching models are increasingly used in medical education.
- Concept mapping is a valuable tool for assessing understanding of complex subjects.
- Physician assistant (PA) students require a strong grasp of pharmacology concepts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To integrate and assess concept mapping strategies within a flipped pharmacology curriculum for PA students.
- To evaluate different concept mapping-based assessment methods for their effectiveness and learner reception.
- To identify optimal approaches for using technology to support concept mapping in pharmacology education.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of varied concept mapping activities: in-person collaborative, individual computerized with automated feedback, and collaborative computerized using the jigsaw strategy.
- Utilizing specific technology platforms to support each mapping activity.
- Gathering learner feedback through ratings and thematic analysis to compare the effectiveness of different strategies.
Main Results:
- Learner feedback and ratings provided insights into the perceived value and usability of each mapping strategy.
- Thematic analysis revealed key themes regarding student experiences with different assessment approaches.
- Comparative analysis informed the refinement of concept mapping integration in the curriculum.
Conclusions:
- Concept mapping, when integrated with flipped teaching and varied assessment strategies, can enhance pharmacology learning for PA students.
- Learner feedback is crucial for adapting and optimizing educational interventions.
- Technology-enhanced, collaborative concept mapping approaches show promise for improving knowledge retention and application.
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