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Student Performance and Perceptions of Flipped Classrooms and Small Group Discussions as Teaching Tools in Practical Anatomy

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction A quasi-experimental study was conducted to assess students' attitudes toward the flipped practical classroom and evaluate its effectiveness in teaching practical anatomy. Methods Two survey questionnaires were developed: the first assessed students' attitudes toward flipped practical classrooms, while the second focused on the obstacles and difficulties students might encounter in this learning environment. Results We found that students rated flipped learning significantly higher compared to other teaching methods, particularly in terms of the quality of learning materials, enhancement of learning skills, engagement and understanding of anatomy topics, and problem-solving abilities. The highest mean examination grades were observed for the pretest flipped modality, followed by the pretest small group discussion (mean scores: 82.72 vs. 54.46, F = 43.2, P = 0.004). Conclusions Students hold positive attitudes toward flipped classrooms and small group discussions compared to traditional classes.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.68459

Authors: Mohammad I Jumaa, Safaa M Hanafy, Karim H Farhat, Mostafa A Arafa, Mohamed Fawzi Farahat

Institutions: Imam Mohammad ibn Saud Islamic University, King Saud University, Alexandria University

Language: English

Topic: Innovative Teaching Methods

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: King Saud University, Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Deanship of Scientific Research, King Saud University