by Shaju | Jul 5, 2023 | Curriculum
“Is program and curriculum synonymous?” I asked this naïve question when I was tasked to do the program review as one of my early jobs as a new program director (PD). Curriculum, module, semester, program was different but still confusing when I wanted to define them....
by Shaju | Jun 21, 2023 | Curriculum
“How do I learn for my main exams? I am not sure how, but what I want is to remember when I see the questions.” I could relate to the above statement. I was always nervous, if the long hours I put to study and revise, will it help me remember and fill my answer sheet....
by Shaju | Jun 6, 2023 | Curriculum
Hidden Curriculum (HC) is the implicit, ill-defined, unwritten influence on student learning that is embedded in the actual educational experience. HC contrasts and usually conflicts the documented, explicitly written formal curriculum (FC). HC is the ground reality...
by Shaju | May 16, 2023 | Curriculum
“Why is BDS so stressful?” This was a question asked in my workshop on Stress management for Year 3 students. I explained that BDS is not stressful. It left me wondering, if BDS is not stressful, why is the workshop on stress management being attended by the whole...
by Shaju | Mar 23, 2023 | Curriculum
Integration is an essential strategy in any curriculum that focusses to create work-ready individuals who can serve society in a caring and professional approach. The dental education preparing students to become general dentists is one area where integration...
by Shaju | Mar 17, 2023 | Curriculum
What is cognitive integration and why is it important for learning dentistry? A dentist uses different mental abilities, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making, in a holistic approach to solve patients’ problems. The mental abilities are...
