Developing a Modular Educational Framework and its Applicability in Clinical Education

H Reshadatjoo; S Zarein Dolab

doi:10.22037/jme.v11i3&4.1259

Journal of Medical Education for Future Demands

Former Title: Journal of Medical Education | The Official Journal of School of Medical Education and Learning Technologies

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Developing a Modular Educational Framework and its Applicability in Clinical Education

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H Reshadatjoo^1,*,

S Zarein Dolab²

1MSc in Medical Education, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University

2Faculty member, Faculty of Medicine, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences and Health Services

Journal of Medical Education for Future Demands:Vol. 11, issue 3 & 4; e105335

Published online:Aug 05, 2009

Article type:Research Article

Received:Aug 05, 2009

Accepted:Aug 05, 2009

How to Cite:H ReshadatjooS Zarein DolabDeveloping a Modular Educational Framework and its Applicability in Clinical Education.J Med Edu.11(3 & 4):e105335.https://doi.org/10.22037/jme.v11i3&4.1259.

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Background and purpose: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the present situation of modular education, to develop a modular educational framework for higher education and to consult its applicability in clinical education Methods: An introspective analytical descriptive study was conducted to identify the indices of modular educational framework which was used as a template to evaluate the present and ideal situations of modular education. The participants were all lecturers and authorities in modulareducation who rated the present situation and the ideal situation of modular education based on a five scale criteria. Field observations and interview with the authorities were also conducted to probe the present and ideal situations in more details. The final modular educational framework was presented for consultation with authorities in modular education and experts in clinical education.Results: The modular educational framework was developed in 11 scales and 110 subscales. The present situation was moderate only in planning scale. In all the other scales and subscales, the present situation was rated significantly lower than the ideal situation. Clinical experts in healtheducation had consensus over the applicability of MEF in the clinical education. Conclusion: The developed framework is recommended for designing, implementing, evaluating, managing, accrediting and reengineering of modular instruction. The framework is also applicable in clinical education.

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Modular Education

Modularity

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