Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods for Improving Students' Engagement and Retention in Nigerian Medical Schools

Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods for Improving Students' Engagement and Retention in Nigerian Medical Schools | Authorea try { document.documentElement.classList.add('js'); } catch (e) { } var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'G-8VDV14Y67G']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); Skip to main content Preprints Collections Wiley Open Research IET Open Research Ecological Society of Japan All Collections About About Authorea FAQs Contact Us Quick Search anywhere Search for preprint articles, keywords, etc. Search Search ADVANCED SEARCH SCROLL This is a preprint and has not been peer reviewed. Data may be preliminary. 21 July 2025 V1 Latest version Share on Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods for Improving Students' Engagement and Retention in Nigerian Medical Schools Authors : Okhesomi Rejoice Eshemokhai 0009-0003-6161-3804 , Victor Oluwafemi Femi-Lawal 0000-0003-2747-1681 , Montella Silla Otieno 0009-0006-3681-6222 [email protected] , Blessing Barnabas Oludele , Chinonso Livinus Oken , and Boluwatife Olive Akindele Authors Info & Affiliations https://doi.org/10.22541/au.175308355.50005620/v1 293 views 141 downloads Contents Abstract Supplementary Material Information & Authors Metrics & Citations View Options References Figures Tables Media Share Abstract Some of the problems affecting medical education in Nigeria are traditional lecture method, inadequacy of teaching facilities and poor students’ performance, which poses some challenges to the overall knowledge retention and ability to produce quality workforce for the health sector. This paper is going to discuss if it is possible to utilize other methods in teaching-learning processes for overcoming the mentioned difficulties, and if so, is going to focus on the following methods: Problem-Based Learning (PBL), Simulation-Based Medical Education (SBME), Flipped Classroom, Team-Based Learning (TBL), E-Learning, and Virtual Reality (VR). It has been proven that such strategies have positive effects on critical thinking, problem solving, cooperation, and long-term knowledge, in medical students. Nonetheless, the implementation of these innovative approaches in the Nigerian medical schools is hampered by poor funding, poor infrastructural facilities, and poor attitude to change. These include changes to medical curricula that would include the found evidence and research and technology integration part of the solution, along with professional development for both instructors and learners. Attractively, these innovative approaches by Nigerian medical schools will prepare learners for practice within a branched and diverse health care system hence enhancing patient delivery and combating Nigeria’s peculiar health risk. Supplementary Material File (innovative_teaching_article final.docx) Download 50.84 KB Information & Authors Information Version history V1 Version 1 21 July 2025 Copyright This work is licensed under a Non Exclusive No Reuse License. Keywords medical school nigeria teaching and learning strategies Authors Affiliations Okhesomi Rejoice Eshemokhai 0009-0003-6161-3804 Obafemi Awolowo University Faculty of Clinical Sciences View all articles by this author Victor Oluwafemi Femi-Lawal 0000-0003-2747-1681 University of Ibadan College of Medicine View all articles by this author Montella Silla Otieno 0009-0006-3681-6222 [email protected] Kenyatta University School of Medicine View all articles by this author Blessing Barnabas Oludele Obafemi Awolowo University Faculty of Clinical Sciences View all articles by this author Chinonso Livinus Oken Obafemi Awolowo University Faculty of Clinical Sciences View all articles by this author Boluwatife Olive Akindele Obafemi Awolowo University Faculty of Clinical Sciences View all articles by this author Metrics & Citations Metrics Article Usage 293 views 141 downloads .FvxKWukQNSOunydq8rnd { width: 100px; } Citations Download citation Okhesomi Rejoice Eshemokhai, Victor Oluwafemi Femi-Lawal, Montella Silla Otieno, et al. 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