Pre-clerkship Teaching and Learning in the Virtual Learning Environment: Lessons Learned and Future Directions - PubMed (original) (raw)
Pre-clerkship Teaching and Learning in the Virtual Learning Environment: Lessons Learned and Future Directions
Justin L Sewell et al. Med Sci Educ. 2022.
Abstract
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we developed and implemented a theory-informed process to adapt a comprehensive pre-clerkship medical school curriculum to run in the virtual learning environment utilizing sociocultural learning theory and cognitive load theory. Of 124 student respondents, 45% rated virtual learning as very or extremely effective, and 49% as moderately effective. Positive aspects of virtual learning included effectiveness of chat moderators, displaying pronouns on Zoom, active learning technology, and captioning and transcription. Negative aspects included access to technology and feeling isolated from community. Overall course ratings, examination performance, and work hours did not differ pre- and post-implementation.
Keywords: Cognitive load theory; Curriculum development; Sociocultural learning theory; Undergraduate medical education; Virtual learning.
© The Author(s) 2022.
Conflict of interest statement
Competing InterestsThe authors declare no competing interests.
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Virtual learning environment planning process
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