In midwifery education reflection and dialogue are important as a way to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical skills. When midwifery students train their skills in the delivery ward or antenatal care we wanted to examine their improved skills and knowledge in a new way, to see if we could facilitate their integration of theory and practice. Therefore we started oral examination with group discussions.
Aim of this study was to explore students’ experiences from oral examination with group discussions.
Method; students wrote answers to question about their experiences before, during and after oral examinations. Their written answers were analyzed with qualitative content analysis.
Preliminary results; Students experiences before examination was being nervous or even terrified but the examination was described as challenging but interesting and fun. The student described that they became more aware of their actual knowledge. Overall the examination was described as improving their understanding of theory within practice.
Preliminary conclusion; Oral examination with group discussions could facilitate midwifery students’ integration of theory and practice and also increase their ability for critical reflection.