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First-year responses to a new problem-based curriculum in dentistry

J Wetherell1, G Mullins, T Winning

  • 1Department of Dentistry, The University of Adelaide.

Australian Dental Journal
|October 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

The new problem-based dental curriculum at the University of Adelaide improved student learning. Students reported clearer objectives, more time for understanding, and greater self-directed learning opportunities compared to the previous program.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Education
  • Curriculum Development
  • Problem-Based Learning

Background:

  • The University of Adelaide introduced a new Bachelor of Dental Surgery curriculum in 1993.
  • The curriculum shifted from separate subjects to four integrated streams, reducing formal contact hours and increasing clinical exposure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare student attitudes towards the new integrated curriculum with their attitudes towards the previous subject-based curriculum.
  • To evaluate the impact of problem-based learning and self-directed learning on student experience.

Main Methods:

  • Student evaluation forms were completed by first-year dental students in 1992 (n=30) and 1993 (n=38).
  • Statistical comparison (Student's t-test) was used to analyze differences in student perceptions between the two curriculum years.

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Main Results:

  • Students in the new curriculum perceived significantly clearer aims and objectives.
  • The new curriculum offered more time for material comprehension, increased opportunities for study choices, and fostered independent thinking.
  • Students found the new program's workload less heavy and more balanced, with more supportive staff.

Conclusions:

  • The new problem-based dental curriculum at the University of Adelaide created a more contextual and balanced learning environment.
  • The integrated streams and emphasis on student-centered learning positively impacted student satisfaction and perceived learning effectiveness.