A comparison of teaching methods for teaching dental technology to undergraduate dental students: a pilot study

Cameron, D., McKerlie, R. and Matthew, B. (2006) A comparison of teaching methods for teaching dental technology to undergraduate dental students: a pilot study. Practice and Evidence of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 1(2), pp. 73-79.

Abstract

This article reviews a pilot study comparing two teaching strategies in an existing course where one of the strategies was the usual method of delivery in a professional vocational course. The authors present a case study, explaining their hypothesis that a small group intensive teaching method (microteaching) concentrating on cognitive learning can be a viable alternative to the usual experiential method that concentrated on developing psychomotor skills. The microteaching method was an attempt to address the issue of a reduction in time for technology in the dental curriculum while delivering a course that would provide a thorough knowledge and understanding. The difference between the teaching methods is used to show how students respond to an element of self-study within their learning stratagem. The authors argue a case for students taking greater responsibility for their learning through self–assessment and reflection.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Matthew, Prof Robert and McKerlie, Mr Robert and Cameron, Dr Donald
• Authors: Cameron, D., McKerlie, R., and Matthew, B.
• Subjects: R Medicine > RK Dentistry
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing > Dental School; University Services > Learning and Teaching Services Division
• Journal Name: Practice and Evidence of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
• Journal Abbr.: PESTLHE
• Publisher: University of Glasgow Learning and Teaching Centre
• ISSN: 1750-8428