Open AccessUsing Experiential Simulation-Based Learning to Increase Engagement in Global Health Education: an Evaluation of Self-reported Participant Experience
Author(s) -
Miranda Loutet,
Julie Zhang,
Olivia Varsaneux,
Alyssa Ferguson,
Jennifer Hulme,
Sara Stone,
David Oldenburger,
Thomas Piggott
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
medical science educator
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.257
H-Index - 13
ISSN - 2156-8650
DOI - 10.1007/s40670-020-00999-w
Subject(s) - thematic analysis , likert scale , experiential learning , scale (ratio) , multidisciplinary approach , medical education , psychology , computer science , qualitative research , mathematics education , medicine , sociology , social science , developmental psychology , physics , quantum mechanics
Simulations aim to supplement historic teacher-centric methods by facilitating experiential, self-guided learning and the application of students' knowledge in a controlled environment. The objective of our study is to describe the methodology of developing and facilitating simulations, and to assess their effectiveness as an educational tool for global health training.