Revitalizing journal clubs: Millennial perspectives for enhancing student learning and engagement.

IF 0.9 Q3 EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES

Education for Health Pub Date : 2021-01-01 DOI:10.4103/efh.EfH_69_20

Vidyut Rajhans, Ciraj Ali Mohammed, Ramesh S Ve, Avinash Prabhu

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Abstract

Background: Current trends in health professions education are aligned to meet the needs of the millennial learner. The aim of this study was to identify learners' perceptions of an ongoing journal club (JC) activity in the optometry curriculum and evaluate the utility and efficiency of this method in promoting student learning.

Methods: A qualitative approach with a phenomenological research design was adopted. The perceptions of undergraduate and postgraduate optometry students about JCs were captured using focus group discussions. A narrative thematic analysis was done using the verbatim transcripts and moderator's notes. Results are reported using "consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research" guidelines.

Results: A total of 33 optometry students participated in the study. Data analysis revealed three major themes related to (i) The ongoing practice of JC, (ii) student perceptions of JC and its relevance in facilitating student learning, and (iii) suggestions for modification of JC for achieving optimal educational outcomes.

Discussion: Student feedback indicates that an instructional redesigning of JC is necessary, considering the characteristics and expectations of the current generation of learners and the rapid strides made in the field of educational technology. The recommendations provided are likely to resurrect an age-old approach that still has educational relevance if blended with collaborative learning formats and appropriate technology.

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振兴期刊俱乐部:提高学生学习和参与的千禧一代视角。

背景:当前卫生专业教育的趋势与满足千禧一代学习者的需求是一致的。本研究旨在了解学生对视光课程中正在进行的期刊俱乐部(JC)活动的看法，并评估该方法在促进学生学习方面的效用和效率。方法:采用现象学研究设计的定性方法。本研究采用焦点小组讨论的方法，了解视光专业本科生和研究生对JCs的看法。使用逐字抄本和主持人的笔记进行叙事主题分析。使用“报告定性研究的综合标准”指南报告结果。结果:共有33名验光专业学生参与研究。数据分析揭示了以下三个主要主题:(i)正在进行的JC实践，(ii)学生对JC的看法及其与促进学生学习的相关性，以及(iii)修改JC以实现最佳教育成果的建议。讨论:学生的反馈表明，考虑到当前一代学习者的特点和期望以及教育技术领域的快速进步，JC的教学重新设计是必要的。所提供的建议可能会复活一种古老的方法，如果与协作学习格式和适当的技术相结合，这种方法仍然具有教育意义。

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Education for Health EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES-

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期刊介绍： Education for Health: Change in Learning and Practice (EfH) is the scholarly, peer-reviewed journal of The Network: Towards Unity for Health. Our readers are health professionals, health professions educators and learners, health care researchers, policymakers, community leaders and administrators from all over the world. We publish original studies, reviews, think pieces, works in progress and commentaries on current trends, issues, and controversies. We especially want to provide our international readers with fresh ideas and innovative models of education and health services that can enable them to be maximally responsive to the healthcare needs of the communities in which they work and learn.