The Medical Student Experience With Prework
Nicole DeVaul1, Ellen Goldman2
1Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, The George Washington University, Washington, USA.
Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development
|November 29, 2023
Summary
Medical students
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- Medical education increasingly uses active learning strategies like flipped classrooms.
- Student completion of prework is crucial for the success of these active learning sessions.
- Limited research exists on factors influencing medical student prework completion and motivation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore medical students' experiences with prework.
- To identify factors influencing their motivation to complete prework.
- To apply expectancy-value motivation theory to understand prework completion.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving semistructured interviews with 13 preclinical medical students.
- Interview transcripts were coded and analyzed for emergent themes.
Main Results:
- Student motivation is influenced by study routines, time availability, and the amount of time required for prework.
- Video prework is preferred over reading assignments.
- Peer influence significantly impacts students' decisions to complete prework.
- Favorable study environments are essential for prework completion.
Conclusions:
- Medical student motivation to complete prework is shaped by environmental factors, prework format, personal interest, prior knowledge, and peer influence.
- These elements collectively affect a student's perceived capability and value of prework.
- To enhance prework completion, educators should consider these influencing factors to better integrate prework into students' study habits.
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