title: Mastery learning strategy applied to a preclinical course in endodontics.
abstract: Student learning is the primary aim of the educational process. Learning is facilitated by designing courses that remove many of the inhibitory factors inherent in conventional lecture/demonstration methods. The development of resource material, testing methods and the changed role of the teacher in Mastery Learning techniques are discussed.
mesh_terms: D003479:Curriculum; D003788:Dental Pulp Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D004497:Education, Dental; D004708:Endodontics / Q000193:education*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D007858:Learning; D011859:Radiography; D012054:Reinforcement, Psychology; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*; D014070:Tooth / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging