Application of transformational learning model in cultivating critical thinking ability of stomatology students

ObjectiveTo explore the application of transformational learning model in cultivating the critical thinking ability for dental medicine students.

MethodsA total of undergraduates majoring in dentistry, grade of 2016, were randomly divided into observation group and control group.The traditional learning method was applied in control group, while the transformational learning method was adopted in observation group.The effects of learning in the two groups with different teaching methods were evaluated.

ResultsThe students in the observation group under transformational learning model performed significantly better than those in the control group under traditional teaching in terms of theoretical performance, operational performance and critical thinking ability (P < 0.05 to P < 0.01).

ConclusionsTransformational learning plays an important role in oral teaching.It can enhance students' learning ability and improve students' critical thinking ability.It is an efficient and innovative teaching method that is worthy of promotion and application.