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Cameron J Hill1, Thomas McNamara1, Roey Ringel1
1Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, 72 E Concord St, Boston, MA 02218 USA.
Medical Science Educator
|July 8, 2025
Summary
Students and faculty have differing views on the clarity of self-learning guide (SLG) learning objectives (LOs). Clear LOs are crucial for medical education, improving study focus and exam preparation.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Curriculum Development
- Learning Objectives
Background:
- Self-learning guides (SLGs) are integral to medical curricula.
- Effective learning objectives (LOs) are essential for guiding student study and assessment.
- Perceptions of LO clarity and utility can vary between educators and learners.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare faculty and student perceptions of self-learning guide (SLG) learning objectives (LOs) regarding clarity, utility, and specificity.
- To assess the alignment between faculty and student perceptions of these learning objectives.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods narrative inquiry was employed.
- Surveys and focus groups were conducted with first-year medical students and faculty.
- Quantitative data were analyzed using t-tests and descriptive statistics; qualitative data underwent inductive thematic analysis.
Main Results:
- Student response rate was 45.6% (72/158), and faculty response rate was 31.0% (18/58).
- Students rated SLG LOs significantly lower (3.27 ± 0.92) than faculty (4.39 ± 0.49) (p < 0.0001).
- Student focus groups indicated inconsistent LO clarity, while faculty focus groups perceived LOs as generally answerable.
Conclusions:
- A significant gap exists between faculty and student perceptions of learning objective clarity and answerability.
- Students require clear LOs to direct study, aid long-term learning, and prepare for board examinations.
- Well-defined and specific LOs within SLGs are vital for enhancing student preparedness for application and assessment.
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