Document Type : Original Article
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1 Education Development Center, Sirjan School of Medical Sciences, Sirjan, Iran
2 Health in Disasters and Emergencies Research Center, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
3 Department of Medical Education, Medical Education and Development Center, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
Abstract
Background: Active teaching is widely used in medical education to engage students and promote active learning. However, there is a paucity of research on how active teaching strategies can be applied to English Language learning in a Medical Education context. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of flipped classroom, and team-based learning on knowledge, and learning satisfaction of health sciences students.
Methods: This quasi-experimental study was undertaken with 82 students who were divided into 3 groups, Flipped Group (FG), Team-based Learning (TBL), and Lecture Group (LG) at Sirjan School of Medical Sciences in 2023. Prior to study, the Oxford Quick Placement Test (OQPT) of 50 items was administered to homogenize students. To compare knowledge, a researcher-made knowledge test of English was administered at the baseline and after the intervention. Students’ satisfaction and their perspectives were obtained through a survey. Data were analyzed by Chi-squared, one-way ANOVA, Post hoc Tukey test, and Kruskal-Wallis H tests using SPSS software version 26, and content analysis for the open-ended responses.
Results: Of the 117 students participating in the OQPT, 82 (70.10%) entered the study. They included, 21 (25.60%) males, and 61 (74.40%) females with the mean age of 19.57±1.52 years old. In the post-intervention, the FG scored significantly higher (56.71±16.48) than TBL (51.00±14.23), and the LG (39.41±11.45) (p<0.001). Satisfaction levels were highest in the FG. Students’ perspectives varied and were classified into two categories: advantages and challenges, corresponding to each teaching approach.
Conclusions: The FG and TBL approaches significantly enhanced learning and student satisfaction compared to LG. These findings underscore the importance of active engagement in medical education, suggesting that innovative teaching strategies can effectively improve student experiences and academic success.
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