Application of rain classroom in course of diagnosis and treatment basis

  AIM   To explore the application and effect of Rain Classroom in teaching the clinical medicine bridge course Diagnosis and Treatment Basis .

  METHODS   In 2019, conventional teaching mode was applied in 102 five-year clinical medical students (2017 Grade; control group) and in 2020, Rain Classroom was applied as an auxiliary teaching method in 100 five-year clinical medical students (2018 Grade; experiment group). The teaching effect of chapter of Cardiac and Vascular Examination in Diagnosis and Treatment Basis was taken as an example and was evaluated and analyzed by online questionnaires. Based on the teaching effect, students’ scores and students’ satisfaction, a comprehensive comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of the two teaching modes was conducted.

  RESULTS   The students in experiment group had significantly higher teaching effect, scores and satisfaction than the students in control group.

  CONCLUSION   Rain classroom can link the entire teaching process (pre-class, in class and post-class). It incorporates itself into the formative assessment, increases students’ sense of participation and enhances their learning initiative.