Parkinson Tim J, Weston Jenny F, Williamson Norman B
J Vet Med Educ. 2017 Fall;44(3):450-458. doi: 10.3138/jvme.0316-058R.
Curriculum managers of the Bachelor of Veterinary Science program at Massey University have undertaken major curricular review every 5-10 years and also made adjustments to the program as a result of student and other stakeholder feedback. New curricula introduced in 2003 and 2013 aimed to address specific stakeholder requirements in the veterinary, agricultural, and allied industries. The new curricula initially sought to strengthen clinical skills but more recently focused on the core professional skill of client communication, the integration of knowledge and clinical skills, and a better understanding of the effects of herd health interventions on farm economics. The need for greater emphasis on the veterinarian's role in One Health at the intersection of humans, animals, and the environment was also recognized. The most recent curricular review was preceded by faculty enlightenment and discussion about innovative models of medical education with a focus on student-centered and integrated learning. A new curriculum was introduced from 2013 that presented more material in its clinical context, attempted to manage curriculum overload through a focus on Day One Competences, implemented vertical and horizontal integration of subjects, and introduced more problem-based and student-centered learning. Regular reviews of student workload were needed to ensure that the objectives were achieved, but student feedback has generally been positive.
梅西大学兽医学士课程的课程管理者每5至10年进行一次重大课程审查，并根据学生及其他利益相关者的反馈对课程进行调整。2003年和2013年引入的新课程旨在满足兽医、农业及相关行业特定利益相关者的要求。新的课程最初试图强化临床技能，但最近则侧重于客户沟通这一核心专业技能、知识与临床技能的整合，以及对畜群健康干预措施对农场经济影响的更好理解。人们还认识到需要更加强调兽医在人类、动物和环境交叉领域的“同一健康”中的作用。在最近一次课程审查之前，教师们就以学生为中心的综合学习的医学教育创新模式进行了启发和讨论。2013年开始引入的新课程在临床背景下呈现了更多内容，试图通过关注“第一天能力”来管理课程负担过重的问题，实施学科的纵向和横向整合，并引入了更多基于问题和以学生为中心的学习。需要定期审查学生的工作量以确保实现目标，但学生的反馈总体上是积极的。
