Integrating research-informed teaching within an undergraduate level 4 (year 1) diagnostic radiography curriculum: a pilot study

Higgins, RN; Hogg, P; Robinson, L

Abstract

This article discusses the piloting and evaluation of the Research-informed Teaching experience (RiTe) project. The aim of RiTe was to link teaching and learning with research within an undergraduate diagnostic radiography curriculum. A preliminary pilot study of RiTe was undertaken with a group of level 4 (year 1) volunteer BSc (Hons) diagnostic radiography students to evaluate their experiences. The students undertook a weeklong set of activities to facilitate their understanding of the effects of X-ray exposure factor settings on image quality and patient radiation dose. A mixed methods approach using a group interview with the students in conjunction with a student evaluation form was used to assess their experiences. Analysis of both sets of data revealed a positive student learning experience, although the student perception of the purpose of RiTe needed to be more explicit. RiTe has now become integrated into the level 4 curriculum. Further work is planned to better examine the student holistic experience of RiTe.

Citation

Higgins, R., Hogg, P., & Robinson, L. (2013). Integrating research-informed teaching within an undergraduate level 4 (year 1) diagnostic radiography curriculum: a pilot study. Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 65(3), 351-368. https://doi.org/10.1080/13636820.2013.819562

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Apr 29, 2013
• Deposit Date: Apr 30, 2014
• Journal: Journal of Vocational Education & Training
• Print ISSN: 1363-6820
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 65
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 351-368
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/13636820.2013.819562
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13636820.2013.819562
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