Advance
Preprints are early versions of research articles that have not been peer reviewed. They should not be regarded as conclusive and should not be reported in news media as established information.
Education in Urology - Can Video Recording of a Classroom Teaching Session in Urology Shed light on how Diversity within Medical Students Impacts Their Learning.docx (54.04 kB)

Education in Urology - Can Video Recording of a Classroom Teaching Session in Urology Shed light on how Diversity within Medical Students Impacts Their Learning?

Download (54.04 kB)
preprint
posted on 2019-09-17, 18:05 authored by Omikunle BabawaleOmikunle Babawale



Background:

Teaching Urology in a classroom to a diverse group of medical students can be a challenge due to their varying learning needs. By video recording a teaching session and applying contemporary teaching theories we can explore how student diversity impacts learning needs and how this can be navigated to provide an inclusive learning culture.

Aim:

To use video recording to explore how individual and contextual factors impact learning and to critically evaluate my pre-existing knowledge surrounding diversity and medical education.

Method:

A learning needs analysis was carried out using a Johari Window to explore how learning needs can vary between students. A lesson plan was developed to meet learning needs of students of differing ages, cultures and social backgrounds. This utilised supportive teaching strategies including scaffolding and differentiation. Video recording of this teaching session formed the basis for a critical evaluation of the relationship between student diversity and medical education.

Informed written consent was obtained from participants. University of Hertfordshire’s Ethics Committee for Studies Involving Human Participants, Protocol for Reflective Practitioner Work by Academic Staff: UPR RE01.

Results:

The video recording demonstrated that students from minority groups were initially less involved in the group activities. However, scaffolding and differentiation through visual, auditory, interactive peer work and roleplay were effective techniques in supporting their learning.

Conclusion:

Diversity within medical students can be reflected by their varying learning needs and supportive learning strategies were successful in creating a positive and open learning environment.

Key Messages:

The take home message is that diversity within student groups impacts their learning needs and supportive measures should be considered early in the lesson planning process.

Informed written consent was obtained from participants who were video recorded.


History

Declaration of conflicts of interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest

Corresponding author email

omikunle.babawale@nhs.net

Lead author country

  • United Kingdom

Lead author job role

  • Further Education Lecturer

Lead author institution

University Hospital Southampton

Human Participants

  • Yes

Ethics statement

Informed written consent was obtained from participants. University of Hertfordshire’s Ethics Committee for Studies Involving Human Participants, Protocol for Reflective Practitioner Work by Academic Staff: UPR RE01.

Comments

Log in to write your comment here...