Uncovering the Correlations between Orthodontic Education and Technology-Enabled Learning: A Constructive Experience and Perspective.

Introduction: The current learning in orthodontics closely follow the tenets of constructivist theory. The advances in technology- enabled pedagogy have been very poorly understood in the context of orthodontic education. Therefore, the aim of this study is to find the correlations between the tenet...

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Publicado en:International Medical Journal Vol. 27; no. 2; pp. 224 - 229
Autores principales: Rao, Gururajaprasad Kaggal Lakshmana, Iskandar, Yulita Hanum P., Mokhtar, Norehan
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Japan International Cultural Exchange Foundation Apr2020
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Sumario:Introduction: The current learning in orthodontics closely follow the tenets of constructivist theory. The advances in technology- enabled pedagogy have been very poorly understood in the context of orthodontic education. Therefore, the aim of this study is to find the correlations between the tenets of constructivism, technology-enabled learning and orthodontic education Areas covered: The study draws its gist from three backgrounds of constructivist theory, orthodontic education and technology- enabled learning. The study has closely examined each of these factors which contribute to knowledge construction in orthodontic students. Expert commentary: The study follows a narrative approach to tie together the various interconnections common to orthodontic education and technology-enabled learning under the ambit of constructivism in an attempt to help drive integration of technological advances into mainstream orthodontic education. Conclusion: By highlighting the connecting links between constructivism and technology-enabled learning we have shown that orthodontic education can receive the much-needed revival through these channels.