Research Article: Practice and application of blended teaching based on RG-UClass in a preventive medicine course
Abstract:
In the post-pandemic era, online teaching has become a cornerstone of higher education, especially for delivering structured medical knowledge. This study assessed the effectiveness of a blended teaching approach using the RG-UClass (Ruijie-UClass) smart platform in preventive medicine courses, aiming to provide empirical evidence of its impact and potential to improve learning outcomes.
This quasi-experimental study enrolled 107 Grade 2019 clinical medicine students. Two intact classes were selected from all eight classes: Class 1 ( n =?56, the control group) received traditional classroom teaching, while Class 2 ( n =?51, the intervention group) received RG-UClass-based blended teaching. Course examinations and questionnaires were analyzed using the SPSS statistical software (Student’s t -test and F -test).
Students in the intervention group consistently outperformed the control group on pre-class, in-class, and post-course tests ( p <?0.01), with the performance gap widening significantly over time ( F =?23.615, p <?0.01). Furthermore, the intervention group obtained significantly higher total learning scores on the Student Engagement Scale (SES) compared with the control group (58.69?±?11.34 vs. 50.96?±?10.09; t =?3.997, p =?0.003), particularly in learning emotions, learning engagement, and learning performance ( p <?0.0083). Notably, Biggs analysis also revealed significantly higher total deep learning scores (27.97?±?6.24 vs. 25.04?±?6.01; t =?3.981, p =?0.004) and deep learning strategy scores (14.85?±?3.54 vs. 12.83?±?2.89; t =?3.511, p =?0.006) in the intervention group.
The RG-UClass-based blended model demonstrates reproducibility and adaptable flexibility, fostering student interest, initiative, and improved academic performance.
Introduction:
In the post-pandemic era, online teaching has become a cornerstone of higher education, especially for delivering structured medical knowledge. This study assessed the effectiveness of a blended teaching approach using the RG-UClass (Ruijie-UClass) smart platform in preventive medicine courses, aiming to provide empirical evidence of its impact and potential to improve learning outcomes.
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