The Impact of Case-Based e-Learning Pedagogy on Critical Thinking in Imaging Science Students: A Multi-Institutional Study.

The purpose of this multi-institutional study was to investigate the use of case-based, e-Learning Modules (ELMs) as an instructional method to improve critical- thinking skills in medical imaging students. Students completed required, instructor-assigned ELMs over two semesters. Overall mean pre/po...

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Publicado en:Radiologic Science & Education Vol. 26; no. 1; pp. 13 - 22
Autores principales: Custer, Tanya, Madery, Rebecca, Vasquez, Laura P., Lyden, Elizabeth, Michael, Kim
Formato: glossary research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Association of Educators in Imaging & Radiologic Sciences (A.E.I.R.S.) Mar2021
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Sumario:The purpose of this multi-institutional study was to investigate the use of case-based, e-Learning Modules (ELMs) as an instructional method to improve critical- thinking skills in medical imaging students. Students completed required, instructor-assigned ELMs over two semesters. Overall mean pre/post HSRTN scores decreased (79.0 to 78.9, p =0.87); individual scores increased in 34% of students (n= 16), remained the same for 34% (n= 16), and decreased in 32% (n= 15). These findings support current literature that casebased learning may improve critical thinking skills for some students, but not all. In addition, critical thinking can be challenging to teach and to assess.