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Educational strategies in curriculum development: the SPICES model.

R M Harden, S Sowden, W R Dunn

    Medical Education
    |July 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    Medical schools can analyze curriculum strategies using the SPICES model, which maps six educational approaches on a spectrum. This framework aids in planning, review, and guiding teaching methods for diverse institutional needs.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Education
    • Curriculum Development
    • Educational Strategy

    Background:

    • Medical school curricula involve complex strategic decisions.
    • Six key educational strategies exist on a spectrum, influencing curriculum design.
    • Understanding these strategies is crucial for effective medical education.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a model for analyzing medical school curriculum strategies.
    • To define six continua representing key educational strategy choices.
    • To guide curriculum planning and review processes.

    Main Methods:

    • Identification of six core educational strategy dichotomies in medical curricula.
    • Representation of each strategy as a spectrum or continuum.
    • Analysis of factors influencing positions on these continua.

    Main Results:

    • The SPICES model encompasses six continua: Student-centred/Teacher-centred, Problem-based/Information-gathering, Integrated/Discipline-based, Community-based/Hospital-based, Elective/Uniform, and Systematic/Apprenticeship-based.
    • Newer institutions often lean towards one end of the spectrum, while established ones lean towards the other.
    • Each institution must define its unique curriculum profile.

    Conclusions:

    • The SPICES model provides a framework for understanding and evaluating medical education curricula.
    • It facilitates curriculum planning, review, and the alignment of teaching and assessment methods.
    • Institutions can use this model to articulate and refine their educational strategies.

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