title: A retrospective study of shared learning on the BMedSci Dental Technology course at The University of Sheffield.
abstract: The aim of this study was to identify the level of shared learning on a Bachelor of Medical Science in Dental Technology (BMedSci) course at the University of Sheffield, School of Clinical Dentistry. A summative evaluation of the course was carried out, using semi-structured nominal group interviews. BMedSci students, BDS students and recent graduates were questioned and their answers analysed to identify shared learning activities. The results revealed that different levels of shared learning opportunities occurred within the different departments which delivered the course modules. Shared learning was viewed favourably by the students. It has the potential to maximise the use of resources and offers the opportunity for developing an integrated dental team.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Clinical Dentistry, The University of Sheffield, Claremont Crescent, Sheffield S10 2TA, UK. g.cannavina@sheffield.ac.uk
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Cannavina
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Wood
authors.forename: R B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Winstanley
authors.forename: T F
authors.initials: TF
authors.lastname: Walsh
mesh_terms: D003479:Curriculum; D003797:Dental Staff / Q000193:education*; D004497:Education, Dental / Q000379:methods*; D004739:England; D006126:Group Processes; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007858:Learning; D010348:Patient Care Team; D013674:Technology, Dental / Q000193:education*