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A comparative study on the effectiveness of online and in-class team-based learning on student performance and
Jing Shen1, Hongyan Qi2, Ruhuan Mei2
1Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 310058, Hangzhou, China. shenjingwzy@zju.edu.cn.
BMC Medical Education
|February 12, 2024
Summary
Online team-based learning (TBL) matched in-class TBL for academic performance in virtual patient experiments, outperforming the flipped classroom model. Students preferred TBL, highlighting its benefits for engagement and practical application in medical education.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Digital Learning Technologies
- Virtual Simulation
Background:
- Online medical education faces challenges in replicating in-class engagement.
- Efficacy of online team-based learning (TBL) in virtual simulation experiments is under-researched.
- This study addresses the need to evaluate online TBL in virtual patient experiments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effectiveness of online TBL for virtual patient experiments.
- To compare online TBL with face-to-face TBL (FTF-TBL) and flipped classroom (FC).
- To assess student performance and perceptions of different teaching methodologies.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of 179 Year 3 medical students.
- Utilized online TBL, FTF-TBL, and FC approaches.
- Assessed learning outcomes via experiment reports, IRAT, TRAT, and final exams; surveyed student perceptions.
Main Results:
- Online and FTF-TBL groups showed comparable academic outcomes, surpassing the FC group.
- Students preferred TBL formats for enhanced learning interest and practical knowledge application.
- Areas for online TBL improvement include discussion efficiency, platform convenience, and instructor interaction.
Conclusions:
- Online TBL and FTF-TBL yield superior academic performance and learning experiences compared to FC.
- Online TBL is a viable pedagogical approach for modern medical education challenges.
- Virtual simulation experiments enhanced by TBL can enrich medical laboratory courses.
Keywords:
Face-to-faceFlipped classroomMedical educationOnlineTeam-based learningVirtual simulation experiments
