Error-based learning. Basic educational strategy for physician training A narrative review.

Abstract

Introduction: Error-based learning (EBL) is a teaching strategy that uses errors as a learning platform.

Objective of the review: This article is a narrative review with the main objective of raising awareness and promoting the application of error-based learning (EBL) in medical education.

Important points of the review:

Greater engagement: ABE encourages students to be more active and critical participants, making them more responsible for learning.

Deeper learning: Students acquire more solid and lasting knowledge by analyzing and correcting errors.

Skill development: This strategy helps students develop key skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and self-assessment.

Conclusion: This teaching strategy allows students to have active and cooperative learning focused on them. In this experience, students will perceive satisfaction and support in the errors presented by the teacher with the application of the method in their teaching, as well as in the diagnostic procedures and treatment for the errors raised, allowing each student to individualize their learning, in the areas of knowledge that are of their interest.