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Development of a lecture evaluation tool rooted in cognitive load theory: A modified Delphi study
Jaime Jordan1, Mary R C Haas2, Grace Hickam3
1Department of Emergency Medicine David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Los Angeles California USA.
A new lecture evaluation tool based on cognitive load theory was developed for medical education. This tool provides a standardized method for assessing didactic quality and offering constructive feedback to instructors.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Cognitive Psychology
Background:
- Didactic lectures are crucial in medical education.
- A standardized tool for evaluating didactic quality and instructor feedback is lacking.
- Cognitive load theory offers a framework for lecture assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a lecture evaluation tool for medical education.
- To base the tool on cognitive load theory.
- To assess the quality of didactic lectures.
Main Methods:
- Modified Delphi method with 9 emergency medicine educators.
- Three rounds of expert consensus building.
- Likert scale ratings and binary choices for item inclusion.
Main Results:
- Achieved 100% response rate across three Delphi rounds.
- Iterative refinement of items based on expert feedback.
- Finalized a 9-item lecture assessment tool.
Conclusions:
- Developed a novel lecture assessment tool for medical education.
- The tool is grounded in cognitive load theory.
- Facilitates assessment of instructional quality and speaker feedback.
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