Mastery learning strategy applied to a preclinical course in endodontics.
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.
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