Student engagement in medical education: A mixed-method study on medical students as module co-directors in curriculum development.
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| Title: | Student engagement in medical education: A mixed-method study on medical students as module co-directors in curriculum development. |
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| Authors: | Milles, Lennart Steffen1, Hitzblech, Tanja1, Drees, Simon1, Wurl, Wiebke1, Arends, Peter1, Peters, Harm1 harm.peters@charite.de |
| Source: | Medical Teacher. Oct2019, Vol. 41 Issue 10, p1143-1150. 8p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Curriculum planning, *Focus groups, *Research methodology, *Medical education, *Medical students, *Students, *Teacher-student relationships, *Theory, Mathematical models, Social role |
| Abstract: | Introduction: Beyond participation in evaluation of teaching, there is sparse research available on more active roles of medical students in curriculum development. We report on a model of student engagement where medical students function as module co-directors, and how this is experienced by faculty and student module directors. Methods: Student engage in co-development of their curriculum with a high level of autonomy in organizing their activities. We conducted a mixed-methods, convergent design study based on surveys with faculty and student module co-directors and a student co-director focus group. Quantitative data were analyzed descriptively. Qualitative analysis was performed inductively. Results: Quantitatively, the majority of both faculty and student module directors report that the curriculum benefits from the students' work (95 and 94%). Both groups see each other as equal partners (80 and 87%). Qualitatively, this is related to students' competencies such as "bringing in broad and unique knowledge of the curriculum", "giving the students' perspective a voice," and "contributing ideas for improvement". Key strategies and challenges of the student co-module directors are illuminated. Conclusions: Student module co-directors represent a well-accepted practice model for curriculum development. This report may stimulate other faculties to engage their students more actively in medical education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Education Research Complete |
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