Application and effect evaluation of MOOC combined with flipped classroom in the teaching of urology courses

Objective To develope and evaluate the outcomes of combining “Curriculum Ideological and Political Education” with interactive teaching in ultrasonic practice class. Methods Fifty-one sophomores in the medical engineering cross experimental class of Beihang University who participated in the ultrasonic course in 2022 were selected as research objects. They were divided into two groups: one group adopted the classic teaching mode, the another group adopted the “Curriculum Ideological and Political Education”interactive teaching mode. After the training, a questionnaire survey and a written examination of basic knowledge were conducted. The test scores of the two groups and the feedback from questionnaires for teaching effect were compared. Results There was no significant difference in the theoretical exam achievement rate between the two groups of students. The students′ learning initiative and understanding of doctors′ profession after the application of this new training method were significantly improved as compared with the classic lecture group, with a statistical difference. Student feedback showed that more ideological and political elements needed to be integrated into the ultrasound medicine classroom. Conclusions It is a good teaching method to integrate the interactive teaching of “Curriculum Ideological and Political Education” with learning of ultrasonic specialized courses.