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Student-Centered Education in Dentistry: Perspectives of Students and Academicians in Turkey
Selcuk Dental Journal · Eylül 2025
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Student-Centered Education in Dentistry: Perspectives of Students and Academicians in Turkey
Selcuk Dental Journal · 2025 Scopus
DOKTOR ÖĞRETİM ÜYESİ MEHMET SEMİH VELİOĞLU →
Student-Centered Education in Dentistry: Perspectives of Students and Academicians in Turkey
Selcuk Dental Journal · 2025 TR DİZİN
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DergiSelcuk Dental Journal
Yayın TarihiEylül 2025
Cilt / Sayfa12 · 17-24
Scopus ID2-s2.0-105020818875
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Introduction: Student-centered education (SCE) is an instructional approach that emphasizes active student participation and learning responsibility. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the knowledge and attitudes of academicians regarding SCE in undergraduate dental education. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted using a Google Forms survey platform with the participation of 254 dental students (from first to fifth year) and 97 academicians. The survey assessed knowledge and awareness of SCE, current practices and experiences, encountered challenges, and recommendations for improvement. Ethical approval was obtained from the Non-Interventional Clinical Research Ethics Committee of Selcuk University Faculty of Dentistry. Dental students and academicians across Turkey were invited to participate via email and social media. Personal data were not recorded, and responses were analyzed anonymously. Collected data were statistically analyzed using the Chi-Square test and the Kruskal-Wallis test. Results: No statistically significant difference was observed in SCE awareness between research assistants and assistant/associate professors (p=0.11). However, a statistically significant difference was found in the level of knowledge regarding Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and the Flipped Classroom Model (FCM) across academic titles (p=0.018). A total of 36.1% of participants considered themselves competent in implementing student-centered education methods in undergraduate training. Both students and academicians identified PBL and FCM as the least preferred educational methods. The most reported challenges in implementing SCE methods were time management (65% for students, 72.2% for academicians) and insufficient technological infrastructure (68% for students, 64.9% for academicians). The most frequently cited supportive factor necessary for enhancing the effectiveness of these methods was the improvement of technological infrastructure (74.4% for students, 85.6% for academicians). Conclusion: Although healthcare education in Turkey aligns with international standards, significant deficiencies exist in both knowledge and implementation of SCE methods. Enhancing awareness and providing targeted training on these methods can contribute to highly qualified professionals and improved healthcare services.
Yazarlar (4)
1
Mehmet Semih Velioğlu
ORCID: 0000-0001-8541-6483
2
Sinem Özdemir
ORCID: 0000-0002-9692-5504
3
Serkan Polat
ORCID: 0000-0002-5814-5451
4
Nimet Ünlü
ORCID: 0000-0002-6546-6368
Anahtar Kelimeler
Awareness
Learning methods
Student-centered education
Kurumlar
Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal Üniversitesi
Bolu Turkey
Selçuk Üniversitesi
Selçuklu Turkey