Table 4 Themes relating to applied, realised and transformative educational value
Applied educational value (applied learning) | |
Active learning strategies | Time management strategies |
- Spaced repetition | - Pomodoro technique |
- Interleaving topics | - On-the-go revision |
- Interlinking topics | Note taking strategies |
- Active recall | - Structured notes |
◦ Self-testing | - Mindmaps |
◦ Flashcards | |
Concentration strategies | What strategies did they stop? |
- Adaptations to environment | - Passive strategies |
- Breaks | - Underlining |
- Exercise | - Copying out |
- Reducing distractions | |
- Timeboxing | |
Realised value (impacts of changes) | Reframing value (transformative impacts) |
Improved learning | Self-efficacy |
- Improved memorisation | - Confidence problem solving |
- Deeper understanding | - Self-confidence |
Improved time-management | Meta-cognition |
- More time for socialising | - Self-awareness |
- More time for wellbeing | - Critical reflection |
- Getting through the content | - Self-regulation |
Improved wellbeing | Mindset |
- Awareness and prioritisation of mental health | - Willingness to seek help |
- Reduced overwhelm | - Willingness to seek feedback |
- Personal growth | - Confidence in ability to succeed |
- Insights into ‘what matters’ | - Motivation to succeed |
- Willingness to try new things | |