Table 2 Teaching methods in 2015 and 2017
EBM teaching method in 2015 | EBM teaching method in 2017 |
|---|---|
Standalone module over 12 weeks in first year | Integrated vertically and horizontally into the MBChB course |
Didactic teaching | Interactive teaching |
Focus on learning from textbooks and lectures | Technology enhanced learning/ blended learning methods integrated-- using videos, audios, online quizzes, TED talks and recorded lectures |
Traditional model-Class rooms with a traditional style of instruction, using a lecture style followed by students working in small groups on an application task designed by the lecturer | Flipped classrooms introduced-video lessons, online collaboration discussions, research using online databases, knowledge enhancement using peer teaching and clinical problem solving |
Small group discussions- focused on learning statistics | Small group discussion -focus on clinical case-based learning |
Linear (modular) curriculum | Spiral curriculum-as students progress through the course, they learn the different steps of EBM and each time the previous steps are reinforced. |