title: Preliminary research in the application of integrated learning and teacher-centredness in undergraduate education in China.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The General Practice Department of Fudan University recognised that a traditional didactic educational approach will not achieve expected learning outcomes. Therefore, the Department adopts an integrated learning and teacher-centred approach.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To evaluate the effect of introducing integrated learning and a teacher-centred approach to undergraduate medical education in China.
  
  
  METHODS
  The concept of integrated learning and the use of a teacher-centred approach was introduced to the General Practice Department of Fudan University's 'Doctor-Patient Communication Skills' undergraduate course. A self-designed questionnaire and a questionnaire used by Fudan University to evaluate the students' satisfaction with their tutors were used to survey 58 medical students.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The self-designed questionnaire gave good reliability and validity results. Based on the survey, 88% of the students both enjoyed the course and rated it highly. The students also showed a high degree of satisfaction with their tutors.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Although the student numbers were low, their comments have indicated that the newly introduced, but optional course has achieved a highly desirable effect amongst the students. We believe that this effect has been created through a change from a didactic approach to teaching to a more student-centred approach and by giving meaning and purpose to the students learning; in effect making teaching and learning an enjoyable and satisfying experience for all.
authors: Fudan University, PRC. wangjian072@hotmail.com
authors: Wang
authors: W
authors: Jian
authors: Zhao
authors: Z
authors: Qi
authors: Dong
authors: D
authors: Xin
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002681:China; D003479:Curriculum; D004504:Education, Medical, Undergraduate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005180:Faculty, Medical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult