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Table 1 Modular teaching on topics of ophthalmology and teaching methodologies

From: Evaluation of integrated modular teaching in Chinese ophthalmology trainee courses

Teaching methodology

Module

Description

Lecture

Anatomy of the eye

Systematic introduction to sensitize and familiarize the student with certain concepts and clinic features through PPT

Ophthalmologic examination

Lids and lacrimal apparatus

Cataract and refractive error

Retina and ocular disorders associated with systemic disease

Video demonstration

Anatomy of the eye

Video demonstration of all the steps of a procedure

Retina and ocular disorders associated with systemic disease

Practice

Anatomy of the eye

Basic ophthalmic examination practice and dissecting a pig eyeball

Ophthalmologic examination,Cataract and refractive error

Photo demonstration

Lids and lacrimal apparatus

A series of images of various manifestations of the disease were demonstrated by projection. The students had to describe what they saw and attempt to explain the correlation with the clinical condition

Retina and ocular disorders associated with systemic disease

Case-based learning (CBL)

Conjunctivitis and uveitis, Keratitis

Typical cases from outpatient clinic or hospital ward were demonstrated. The students had to inquire about medical history, collect clinical examination information and attempt the diagnosis. A summary of key learning points was given by the clinical teacher

Simulation scenario teaching

Glaucoma

Clinic teachers and students play patients with ocular disease and doctors in a scenario, o, respectively. Students acted as doctors and asked questions. A summary of key learning points was given by the clinical teacher.

Flipped classroom

Ocular trauma

Some problems were raised from the learning material by the teacher. The students had to self-study all content, answer all questions and provide new questions for the discussion in class.

Team-based learning (TBL)

Blindness

Students of each group had to complete a presentation associated with the given topic.