Journal article
Sharing Ideas and Practice: Institutional Partnership Influences Change in Approaches to Teaching to Enhance Veterinary Education in Vietnam in Conjunction with an OIE Veterinary Education Twinning Project
Journal of veterinary medical education, Vol.47(s1), pp.83-91
09/2020
PMID: 32530797
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Abstract
A World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) Veterinary Education Twinning Project was established between the veterinary schools at Nong Lam University (NLU) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and the University of Queensland, Gatton, Australia, as part of the scheme established to promote high-quality veterinary services through improved veterinary education. Included in the partnership's primary aims were building the capacity of veterinary teaching staff with respect to general teaching practice and also in response to identified deficiency areas, and to develop outcome assessment processes. One challenge facing the project was the different approaches and experiences of teaching and learning for the faculty and students between the two widely different historical and cultural contexts of Australia and Vietnam. The project enhanced the pedagogy capability in NLU faculty and introduced student-focused approaches to teaching. The NLU staff involved in the project strongly embraced a student-centered approach to learning and case-based teaching in particular, adopting these strategies in their own teaching. An analysis of students' approach to learning demonstrates that the majority preferred a deep approach to learning and that these students valued case studies, problem-solving exercises, and working in small groups during teaching sessions more than students who took a surface approach to learning. An improved recognition of the ways the Vietnamese students approach their learning in their home country will guide future teaching design, as well as give insight into the approaches to teaching for Southeast Asian students within the Australian veterinary science programs.
Details
- Title
- Sharing Ideas and Practice: Institutional Partnership Influences Change in Approaches to Teaching to Enhance Veterinary Education in Vietnam in Conjunction with an OIE Veterinary Education Twinning Project
- Creators
- Jennifer M. Seddon - The University of QueenslandRowland N. Cobbold - The University of QueenslandDuong C. Mai - Nong Lam University Ho Chi Minh CityHelen Keates - The University of QueenslandJon Hill - The University of QueenslandHo T. K. Hoa - Nong Lam University Ho Chi Minh CityPaul C. Mills - The University of QueenslandAaron Herndon - The University of QueenslandThanh Le Hien - Nong Lam University Ho Chi Minh CityDan Schull - The University of QueenslandChristopher Parke - The University of QueenslandNguyen Tat Toan - Nong Lam University Ho Chi Minh CitySteven Kopp - The University of QueenslandJohn D. Wright - The University of QueenslandLe Quang Thong - Nong Lam University Ho Chi Minh CityVo Thi Tra An - Nong Lam University Ho Chi Minh City
- Publication Details
- Journal of veterinary medical education, Vol.47(s1), pp.83-91
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Inc
- Number of pages
- 9
- Grant note
- We would like to thank the OIE for funding the VeterinaryEducation Twinning Project between the University ofQueensland, Australia, and Nong Lam University, Vietnam.
- Identifiers
- 991013131701702368
- Copyright
- © 2020 AAVMC
- Academic Unit
- Office of the Vice Chancellor; Faculty of Science and Engineering; Veterinary Science
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article