Alternating peer-practice and simulator small-group rotation within a single practical¶
Design · All designs
Evidence · 2 claims (1 for, 1 mixed) · 1 study (1 design),q2· 0 of 1 report an effect size · 2 claims rest on one study
Description¶
The modified 90-minute practical split students into two subgroups: one practiced auscultation and blood pressure measurement on each other in pairs in a room without the simulator, while the other worked with the CPS Harvey in small groups of 4-8; groups then alternated. The session used a flipped-classroom design with case notes and protocols provided in advance for pre-class self-study.
Design Implications¶
Context¶
Requirements¶
- Two rooms, one equipped with the simulator
- Pre-class self-study materials distributed in advance
- Demonstrators available to support students
Constraints¶
- Total duration limited to 90 minutes in the pilot
Target Learners¶
- Second-year undergraduate medical students
Learning Goals¶
- Cardiovascular physical examination skills
- Applying lecture knowledge of cardiovascular physiology in practice
Claims¶
- Insufficient session time and large group size were the main reported limitations [~W]
- Simulator practicals increased student confidence in practical skills [+W]
Related Designs¶
Examples¶
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Key Sources¶
- Mazgutova N, Mokra D, Calkovska A, Plevkova J, Biringerova Z, Mokry J. (2026). Teaching Physiology-First Experience With Using a Simulator in Teaching Physiology of the Cardiovascular System. Physiological Research. https://doi.org/10.33549/physiolres.935831
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Alternating peer-practice and simulator small-group rotation within a single practical |
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The modified 90-minute practical split students into two subgroups: one practiced auscultation and blood pressure measurement on each other in pairs in a room without the simulator, while the other worked with the CPS... |
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