Knowledge Construction and Value Internalization: An Educational Intervention Study Based on the 5E Model in Medical Science Communication Training

Abstract

: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a 5E-based educational intervention in promoting knowledge construction and value internalization in a medical science communication course. : This study was designed as a pilot educational intervention study. A total of 24 undergraduate medical students participated in a course integrating a 5E teaching model. The intervention incorporated elements of values-based education and professionalism development throughout the five phases (Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration, and Evaluation). Pre- and post-intervention questionnaires and knowledge tests were conducted to assess learning outcomes. : After the intervention, students' familiarity with key dimensions of medical science communication significantly improved compared with baseline (P < 0.05). Knowledge test scores also increased significantly (P < 0.05). More than 90% of students demonstrated high recognition of the core dimensions of professionalism, including scientific spirit, teamwork, and reflective spirit. The overall acceptance rate of the 5E model reached 91.66%. : The 5E-based educational intervention effectively enhances both knowledge acquisition and value internalization in medical education, and exerts a positive effect on fostering students' professionalism. This approach provides a feasible framework for integrating cognitive learning with the development of professionalism in medical training.