Web-Based Scaffolds: The Feasibility of a Constructivist Approach to Oncology Fellow Learning

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Oncology Training

Background:

• Traditional oncology fellowship training may benefit from innovative pedagogical approaches.
• Freely available web-based tools offer potential for flexible and accessible learning.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the feasibility of using constructivist learning principles with web-based scaffolds in oncology fellowship education.
• To evaluate the utility and adaptability of online learning resources for advanced medical trainees.

Main Methods:

• A 2-institution feasibility pilot study was conducted.
• Oncology fellows engaged with and updated freely available web-based learning tools (scaffolds).
• A constructivist learning approach guided the use of these digital resources.

Main Results:

• The study demonstrated the feasibility of integrating web-based scaffolds into oncology fellowship curricula.
• Fellows actively participated in updating and utilizing the online learning tools.
• Initial findings suggest potential for these tools to support constructivist learning.

Conclusions:

• Freely available web-based scaffolds can be feasibly implemented in oncology fellowship training.
• This approach supports a constructivist learning environment for medical trainees.
• Further research should explore the impact on learning outcomes and knowledge retention.