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MasterOnline Periodontology and Implant Therapy—revisited after seven years: A case study of the structures and outcomes in a blended learning CPD
Author(s) -
RatkaKrüger P.,
Wölber J. P.,
Blank J.,
Holst K.,
Hörmeyer I.,
Vögele E.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
european journal of dental education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.583
H-Index - 41
eISSN - 1600-0579
pISSN - 1396-5883
DOI - 10.1111/eje.12249
Subject(s) - periodontology , blended learning , medical education , dentistry , medicine , qualitative research , psychology , pedagogy , educational technology , sociology , social science
There is a great need for postgraduate training and continuing professional development ( CPD ), specifically in the field of periodontology. Despite the plenty of periodontal CPD s, there is a lack of information about the performance of CPD s in a blended learning setting. This study is a case study of the structures and outcomes in a blended learning CPD programme in periodontology, the MasterOnline Periodontology and Implant Therapy hosted by the University of Freiburg's Dental School. Material and Methods The structures of the blended learning CPD were analysed with the aims to (i) make explicit how various innovative educational methods and ICT tools can be successfully applied to a Web‐supported postgraduate periodontology training programme, (ii) identify the programme's impact on learning transfer in students' dental practices and (iii) identify other outcomes, synergies and any changes required during the existence. Using qualitative interviewing, the various types of learning transfer and elements of the study programme that foster transfer could be exemplified. Results A period of 7 years was analysed. In this duration, 50 students successfully graduated to a master of science. Qualitative interviews were performed with six students and four teachers affirming the learning transfer in a blended learning setting. Conclusions This case study shows that blended learning can be a successful approach for CPD in dentistry.