The introduction of team‐based learning into the clinical pharmacology section of the endodontics clinical course

Abstract

Team-based learning (TBL) has been widely applied and evaluated to produce better student outcomes. TBL has been introduced into the clinical pharmacology section of the endodontics clinical course at the School of Stomatology, Wuhan University since 2021. Here, the teaching experience in this course was summarized. The TBL course consisted of a knowledge assignment, intrateam and interteam discussion, practicing, evaluation, cases discussion and examination. The topics of the TBL class included cavity preparation and filling for treatment of dental caries, disinfection, and shaping and filling of root canal for root canal therapy. A total of 64 students participated in the TBL course. The students completed course work and hands-on practice to the satisfaction of the instructor. Furthermore, most participants held positive attitudes toward the TBL course because TBL provided the opportunity for teamwork to enable them to acquire and understand the therapeutic drug and material more quickly and made them more confident in the following practice. Our experience suggested that the application of the TBL contributed to the authentic practice of the endodontics clinical course.

Pharmacology education in the medical curriculum: Challenges and opportunities for improvement

“…Rao & Shenoy 35 Authors adopted TBL teaching format in a medical pharmacology and assessed students' perceptions TBL was rated high on helping to acquire the content knowledge, better understanding of material, and reduction in time required for self-study Chen et al 36 The teaching and learning experience in a dental pharmacology through TBL was assessed TBL enhanced teamwork and enhanced quicker learning of pharmacology. Instructors perceived that TBL enhanced student performance…”