Perceptions of Undergraduate Dental Students Regarding the Teaching and Learning Strategies in Prosthetic Dentistry

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https://doi.org/10.17159/sadj.v79i06.18868

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curricula, phenomenon

Abstract

The undergraduate dental students at the higher learning institutes are expected to acquire clinical skills to deliver proper oral healthcare to patients. Various teaching strategies are used by lecturers to teach the students, and these teaching strategies need to be reviewed by obtaining feedback to improve teaching and learning.

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Author Biography

  • Ilse Suzanne Meyer, Centre for Health Professions Education (CHPE) Stellenbosch  University, Stellenbosch, South Africa




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Published

2024-10-31

How to Cite

Perceptions of Undergraduate Dental Students Regarding the Teaching and Learning Strategies in Prosthetic Dentistry. (2024). South African Dental Journal, 79(08), 419-425. https://doi.org/10.17159/sadj.v79i06.18868