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Blended Learning: An Effective Application to Clinical Teaching

Blended Learning: An Effective Application to Clinical Teaching

Prabal Bhargava
Copyright: © 2018 |Pages: 19
ISBN13: 9781522540809|ISBN10: 1522540806|EISBN13: 9781522540816
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-4080-9.ch018
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Bhargava, Prabal. "Blended Learning: An Effective Application to Clinical Teaching." Preparing the Next Generation of Teachers for 21st Century Education, edited by Siew Fun Tang and Chee Leong Lim, IGI Global, 2018, pp. 302-320. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-4080-9.ch018

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Bhargava, P. (2018). Blended Learning: An Effective Application to Clinical Teaching. In S. Tang & C. Lim (Eds.), Preparing the Next Generation of Teachers for 21st Century Education (pp. 302-320). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-4080-9.ch018

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Bhargava, Prabal. "Blended Learning: An Effective Application to Clinical Teaching." In Preparing the Next Generation of Teachers for 21st Century Education, edited by Siew Fun Tang and Chee Leong Lim, 302-320. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2018. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-4080-9.ch018

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Abstract

Web-based learning has become an integral part of contemporary education. Online educational tools and resources are often utilized to facilitate learning and provide captivating learning environments. Opportunities protracted by technological advancements are infinite and these are finding increasing popularity in current medical education system. In this chapter, a “blended” approach, with apt amalgamation of e-learning and an interactive face-to-face session, was innovatively used by the author to augment clinical skills in the MBBS program for undergraduate medical students. A “flipped session” was developed to teach the clinical examination of the human retina using a “direct ophthalmoscope.” Besides adding value to the curriculum and constructively aligning the assessment to learning, the author capitalized on technology to demonstrate a successful application in the preparation of peak performers for the twenty-first century. This also helped the author evolve as a better medical teacher and create a rewarding Gesamtkuntswerk with the course content.

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