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Abstract
This project revolutionize Orthopaedics and Traumatology (O&T) bedside teaching in the Queen Mary Hospital by implementing a flipped classroom and peer teaching approach with 200 clinical MBBS students in their year 5 and 6. Students have to prepare for class in advance by familiarizing themselves with the clinical examination content, search for their own clinical cases in O&T wards in the Queen Mary Hospital, and also revise the materials on how to teach and coach others effectively.
During the bedside teaching sessions, students will take on the role as Peer Teachers (PTs), leading their peers in performing various clinical practices on patients. PTs have to make critical decisions, instruct their peers on suitable clinical examination procedures, and perform demonstration based on the different patients’ cases. To ensure the teaching and learning quality, throughout the bedside session, tutors (O&T Specialists) are also present to monitor and oversee student performance. Tutors intervene and correct immediately if PTs are implementing inaccurate procedures.
At the end of the bedside session, PTs will receive feedback from tutors, and fellow classmates regarding their clinical decision-making, clinical examination proficiency, patient management, and their teaching/coaching skills. The anticipated outcomes of this project include increased student active engagement, improved clinical decision-making skills, enhanced teaching and leadership abilities, immediate feedback, and the creation of a comprehensive teaching reference tool.
About the Speaker(s)
Dr. Ko is a dedicated lecturer in the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at LKS Faculty of Medicine. She earned her BSc and PhD from the Faculty of Science at HKU. Additionally, she completed her Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PCAP) and holds a teaching fellowship from Advance HE.
Her academic interests include curriculum design and pedagogical innovation in undergraduate medical education. She coordinates several projects focused on developing and implementing innovative teaching strategies, including the integration of virtual reality as an educational tool, the flipped classroom approach, and peer teaching methods. With an interdisciplinary background, Dr. Ko has expanded her teaching to encompass six diverse Common Core courses. These courses aim to enhance knowledge transfer and inspire both medical and non-medical students across all faculties, supporting HKU’s educational aims and institutional learning outcomes. Her innovative teaching methods and engaging approach have consistently garnered high praise from students, who value her dedication, clarity, and her ability to inspire critical thinking and lifelong learning.