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ASPIRE for excellence in student engagement: Examples of how institutions operationalize a complex construct
Barbara Barzansky1, Carmen Fuentealba2
1Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) Co-Secretary, American Medical Association, Co-Chair, ASPIRE Student Engagement Panel.
Medical Teacher
|June 20, 2024
Summary
Enhancing student engagement requires an organizational approach, fostering a collaborative culture where students partner in institutional governance, curriculum development, and community outreach for improved educational quality.
Area of Science:
- Educational Leadership
- Higher Education Studies
- Medical Education
Background:
- Student engagement is crucial for educational quality, often viewed through behavioral lenses.
- A broader organizational perspective emphasizes institutional structures supporting student engagement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a student engagement system informed by literature and best practices.
- To identify key features contributing to successful student engagement in medical schools.
Main Methods:
- Review of literature on student engagement systems.
- Analysis of case studies from ASPIRE-to-Excellence award-winning medical schools.
- In-depth examination of practices in three medical schools.
Main Results:
- Successful engagement involves students in governance, curriculum, academic, and community activities.
- A supportive institutional culture, clear policies, and open communication are vital.
- Collaborative environments where students are partners are key to program success.
Conclusions:
- Institutions can foster excellence in student engagement through specific, supportive practices.
- A culture of collaboration and shared leadership, including students, drives successful engagement initiatives.
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