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Implementation Strategies for Effective Chalk Talks: Optimizing Pedagogy Through Integration with Complementary
Mohamed Hajri1, Mohamed Ali Chaouch2, Ahlem Hajri3
1Department of general surgery, Mongi Slim University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Laboratory of Genetics, Immunology, and Human Pathologies LR05ES05, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, Tunisia.
La Tunisie Medicale
|August 11, 2026
Summary
Chalk talks enhance medical education through dynamic visual explanations and learner engagement. Integrating this traditional method with modern strategies like PowerPoint and simulations boosts knowledge retention and skill development.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Pedagogical Strategies
- Teaching Methodologies
Background:
- Chalk talks are dynamic, traditional teaching methods combining visual explanations with learner engagement.
- They remain relevant in modern education, especially when integrated with contemporary pedagogical strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore implementation strategies for enhancing chalk talk effectiveness in medical education.
- To review the integration of chalk talks with modern teaching tools and methods.
Main Methods:
- A narrative review of literature from PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar.
- Keywords included "chalk talk", "medical education", "PowerPoint integration", "simulation", "bedside teaching", and "case-based learning".
- Analysis of 22 selected articles published between 2000 and 2025.
Main Results:
- PowerPoint integration was the most frequently discussed complementary method (16 articles).
- Simulations (9 articles), demonstrations (7 articles), bedside teaching (7 articles), and case-based learning (6 articles) were also examined.
- Effective chalk talks require planning, clear visuals, and interactive delivery, with integration enhancing engagement and retention.
Conclusions:
- Chalk talks are versatile and effective when combined with complementary approaches.
- Strategic integration fosters interactive, learner-centered environments for conceptual understanding and skill development in medical education.
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