Is Engagement Alone Sufficient to Ensure “Active Learning”?

Authors

Reed Krause, Loma Linda University School of MedicineFollow
Amy C. Hayton MD, Loma Linda UniversityFollow
Jeff Wonoprabowo, Loma Linda UniversityFollow
Lawrence Loo, Loma Linda UniversityFollow

Class Year

2017

School

School of Medicine

Abstract

“Active Learning” is commonly defined as any instructional method that engages students in the learning process. However, active learning encompasses a broad range of educational methods and its impact on learning outcomes has been variable. In 2015, our IM clerkship redesigned its half-day learning sessions from a largely passive didactic style of lecturing to more active learning approaches. We further revised the curriculum in 2016 to further convert the sessions to primarily case based learning led by a faculty or resident. The goal of our intervention was to increase the Self-Reported Engagement Measure (STOBE) of each didactic session and improve educational outcomes.

Recommended Citation

Krause, Reed; Hayton, Amy C. MD; Wonoprabowo, Jeff; and Loo, Lawrence (2017) "Is Engagement Alone Sufficient to Ensure “Active Learning”?," Loma Linda University Student Journal: Vol. 2: Iss. 1, Article 13.
Available at: https://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/llu-student-journal/vol2/iss1/13