{"id":943,"date":"2023-04-11T12:24:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-11T12:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=943"},"modified":"2025-10-03T17:04:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T01:04:46","slug":"what-is-a-spiral-curriculum-and-how-does-it-help-healthcare-students-learn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/what-is-a-spiral-curriculum-and-how-does-it-help-healthcare-students-learn","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Spiral Curriculum and How Does It Help Healthcare Students Learn?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/what-is-a-spiral-curriculum-and-how-does-it-help-healthcare-students-learn\/#Introduction_What_is_a_Spiral_Curriculum\" >Introduction: What is a Spiral Curriculum?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/what-is-a-spiral-curriculum-and-how-does-it-help-healthcare-students-learn\/#The_Advantages_of_a_Spiral_Curriculum_for_Healthcare_Education\" >The Advantages of a Spiral Curriculum for Healthcare Education<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/what-is-a-spiral-curriculum-and-how-does-it-help-healthcare-students-learn\/#Reinforcement_of_Fundamental_Concepts\" >Reinforcement of Fundamental Concepts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/what-is-a-spiral-curriculum-and-how-does-it-help-healthcare-students-learn\/#Integrating_Knowledge_Using_a_Spiral_Curriculum\" >Integrating Knowledge Using a Spiral Curriculum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/what-is-a-spiral-curriculum-and-how-does-it-help-healthcare-students-learn\/#Preparation_for_Lifelong_Learning_Using_a_Spiral_Curriculum\" >Preparation for Lifelong Learning Using a Spiral Curriculum<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/what-is-a-spiral-curriculum-and-how-does-it-help-healthcare-students-learn\/#The_Challenges_of_Using_Spiral_Curriculum_in_Healthcare_Education\" >The Challenges of Using Spiral Curriculum in Healthcare Education<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/what-is-a-spiral-curriculum-and-how-does-it-help-healthcare-students-learn\/#Curriculum_Development_and_Implementation\" >Curriculum Development and Implementation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/what-is-a-spiral-curriculum-and-how-does-it-help-healthcare-students-learn\/#Time_Constraints\" >Time Constraints<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/what-is-a-spiral-curriculum-and-how-does-it-help-healthcare-students-learn\/#Assessment_Challenges\" >Assessment Challenges<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/what-is-a-spiral-curriculum-and-how-does-it-help-healthcare-students-learn\/#Best_Practices_for_the_Successful_Implementation_of_Spiral_Curriculum\" >Best Practices for the Successful Implementation of Spiral Curriculum&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/what-is-a-spiral-curriculum-and-how-does-it-help-healthcare-students-learn\/#Curriculum_Planning_and_Development\" >Curriculum Planning and Development<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/what-is-a-spiral-curriculum-and-how-does-it-help-healthcare-students-learn\/#Integration_of_Clinical_Experiences\" >Integration of Clinical Experiences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/what-is-a-spiral-curriculum-and-how-does-it-help-healthcare-students-learn\/#Ongoing_Faculty_Development_and_Support\" >Ongoing Faculty Development and Support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/what-is-a-spiral-curriculum-and-how-does-it-help-healthcare-students-learn\/#Assessment_and_Evaluation\" >Assessment and Evaluation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/what-is-a-spiral-curriculum-and-how-does-it-help-healthcare-students-learn\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/what-is-a-spiral-curriculum-and-how-does-it-help-healthcare-students-learn\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Developed using <strong>cognitive behavioral research<\/strong> to <strong>improve learning accessibility<\/strong>, the use of a <strong>spiral curriculum <\/strong>helps educators <strong>organize the content<\/strong> and the overall <strong>structure of a topic<\/strong>.<strong><em> <\/em><\/strong>Let&#8217;s learn more about what a spiral curriculum is and discuss the <strong>benefits <\/strong>of using it in <strong>healthcare education<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_What_is_a_Spiral_Curriculum\"><\/span>Introduction: What is a Spiral Curriculum?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">American psychologist and researcher <strong>Jerome Bruner<\/strong> believed nothing is too complicated to learn if it&#8217;s structured properly. To that end, Bruner introduced a new <strong>learning theory<\/strong> called a spiral curriculum in his book,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/books.google.co.za\/books?hl=en&amp;lr=&amp;id=S6FKW90QY40C&amp;oi=fnd&amp;pg=PR29&amp;ots=ldkUme0-q0&amp;sig=TJZ5zqGQ2p9ZW0sMMyomsPSTDVk&amp;redir_esc=y#v=onepage&amp;q&amp;f=false\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Process of Education<\/em><\/a>, in 1960. Sometimes referred to as &#8220;<strong>spaced learning<\/strong>,&#8221; a spiral curriculum is best explained by its <strong>three guiding principles<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cyclical learning:<\/strong>\u00a0A student revisits the <strong>same topic multiple times<\/strong> using different learning methods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Increasing depth:<\/strong>\u00a0The <strong>complexity of the topic increases<\/strong> with each revisit, adding layers of information each time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Learning by building on prior knowledge<\/strong>: <strong>New topics<\/strong> are <strong>put into the context of the topic,<\/strong> ensuring that nothing exists in isolation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rooted in <strong>cognitive behavioral educational theory<\/strong> (which focuses on the notion that how we think, feel, and act affects how we learn), the core concept of a spiral curriculum is that <strong>we learn best<\/strong> when it&#8217;s done <strong>by gently increasing complexity<\/strong> over time. Think of a child learning to speak; they may start with just one syllable that gets repeated until it slowly grows into proper words and fully formed sentences. So, instead of providing a constant stream of new information, <strong>educators &#8220;loop back&#8221; to concepts<\/strong> and knowledge students have already been exposed to in class or learning materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Advantages_of_a_Spiral_Curriculum_for_Healthcare_Education\"><\/span>The Advantages of a Spiral Curriculum for Healthcare Education<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While there are a variety of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2021\/08\/30\/the-osmosis-ultimate-guide-to-studying-styles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>studying styles<\/strong><\/a>, a spiral curriculum offers advantages for just about anyone pursuing a healthcare education. Let&#8217;s dive into the benefits!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reinforcement_of_Fundamental_Concepts\"><\/span>Reinforcement of Fundamental Concepts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All medical, nursing, and healthcare students must develop a solid foundation of knowledge in <strong>physiology <\/strong>and <strong>pathology<\/strong>. A spiral curriculum reinforces that learning by frequently revisiting topics so that students can fortify <strong>fundamental concepts<\/strong> in their memory.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Much like the benefits of using\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2022\/02\/21\/active-recall-the-most-effective-highyield-learning-technique\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>active recall<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to identify and bridge <strong>learning gaps<\/strong>, a spiral curriculum requires students to remember what they&#8217;ve learned. Using a spiral curriculum ensures that every time a learner is faced with a new topic, they&#8217;re also asked to take into consideration what they&#8217;ve already learned to help <strong>reinforce a connection<\/strong> between the new and existing knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Integrating_Knowledge_Using_a_Spiral_Curriculum\"><\/span>Integrating Knowledge Using a Spiral Curriculum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most difficult aspects of healthcare education is that all the <strong>information is interconnected<\/strong>. Nothing occurs in isolation, so why should it be taught that way? A &#8220;spiraling&#8221; curriculum allows students to <strong>practice making connections<\/strong> and <strong>integrate existing knowledge with new information<\/strong> by constantly relating what they&#8217;re learning to what&#8217;s come before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t be fooled by the fact that a spiral curriculum revisits material; it doesn&#8217;t mean it isn&#8217;t forcing students to <strong>build cognitive skills<\/strong>. In fact, by building complexity over time and requiring learners to <strong>connect multiple pieces of information,<\/strong> they\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/discovery.ucl.ac.uk\/id\/eprint\/10059685\/1\/BMJ%20article%20on%20critical%20thinking_May17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>develop critical thinking<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and <strong>problem-solving skills<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s also worth noting that this approach is <strong>less overwhelming for students<\/strong> as it eases them into each new learning loop by flagging familiar concepts. New information is much easier to digest when our brains link it to something we&#8217;ve already mastered.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preparation_for_Lifelong_Learning_Using_a_Spiral_Curriculum\"><\/span>Preparation for Lifelong Learning Using a Spiral Curriculum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As any medical professional knows, learning in the field never stops. New <strong>scientific discoveries<\/strong> and <strong>experiences as a clinician<\/strong> will constantly force them to <strong>build on the complexity<\/strong> of their knowledge. A spiral curriculum mimics that process and, as such, helps medical, nursing, and healthcare students <strong>integrate continuous learning<\/strong> into their professional lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"898\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/teacher-presenting-in-3-students.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"A professor with glasses and a beard speaks to a class of attentive students with laptops open.\" class=\"wp-image-944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/teacher-presenting-in-3-students.jpg 1048w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/teacher-presenting-in-3-students.jpg?resize=300,263 300w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/teacher-presenting-in-3-students.jpg?resize=768,673 768w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/teacher-presenting-in-3-students.jpg?resize=1024,898 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Challenges_of_Using_Spiral_Curriculum_in_Healthcare_Education\"><\/span>The Challenges of Using Spiral Curriculum in Healthcare Education<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For all its advantages, implementing a spiral curriculum in healthcare education is a challenging task. Some of the issues that make applying Bruner&#8217;s approach difficult include <strong>curriculum development and implementation, time constraints, <\/strong>and <strong>challenges with assessment.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Curriculum_Development_and_Implementation\"><\/span>Curriculum Development and Implementation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adjusting from a more <strong>linear learning model<\/strong> to a spiral curriculum requires significant effort. One of the big obstacles is that a spiral curriculum requires a <strong>sense of fluidity<\/strong> between courses and departments to function at its best, which can be challenging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Time_Constraints\"><\/span>Time Constraints<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The idea that complex concepts should be learned over time is fundamental to a spiral curriculum. Still, time is something that medical, nursing, and other healthcare students have in short supply. If anything, <strong>traditional healthcare education models<\/strong> have historically depended on students learning their respective crafts in very <strong>short timeframes<\/strong> rather than embracing the <strong>benefits of long-term learning<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Assessment_Challenges\"><\/span>Assessment Challenges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traditionally, a topic is taught over a set period and then tested at the end. The spiral curriculum challenges this <strong>assessment model<\/strong> because it extends the time it takes to cover subjects and can make it difficult to determine when to test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Practices_for_the_Successful_Implementation_of_Spiral_Curriculum\"><\/span>Best Practices for the Successful Implementation of Spiral Curriculum&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To get it right, implementing a spiral curriculum in a healthcare education program needs to make the following tasks a priority:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Curriculum_Planning_and_Development\"><\/span>Curriculum Planning and Development<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Planning is paramount<\/strong> when developing a spiraling curriculum. Since <strong>complexity is built over time<\/strong> and adequate attention needs to be given to <strong>revisiting past material,<\/strong> the curriculum requires a very <strong>clear structure<\/strong> to be effective. If too long a break occurs between revisiting topics or information isn&#8217;t designed to be taught gradually enough, it could <strong>disrupt the advantages<\/strong> of the learning model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Integration_of_Clinical_Experiences\"><\/span>Integration of Clinical Experiences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One aspect of Bruner&#8217;s spiral learning model is that <strong>conceptual knowledge<\/strong> exists alongside <strong>practical application.<\/strong> This concept works brilliantly for healthcare education, where clinical experience is vital to learning. Instead of treating clinical work as a separate entity, a spiral curriculum is best put into practice when the doing and the thinking are well-integrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ongoing_Faculty_Development_and_Support\"><\/span>Ongoing Faculty Development and Support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any change to the learning process needs to be done with adequate, ongoing support so that neither students nor educators are left adrift. The traditional healthcare education model has often been about <strong>dumping large volumes of information<\/strong> on students and expecting them to cope, so switching to a spiral curriculum requires a significant <strong>mindset shift<\/strong> and a <strong>practical plan.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Assessment_and_Evaluation\"><\/span>Assessment and Evaluation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since a spiral curriculum approaches <strong>learning as a constant process<\/strong>, regular assessments are necessary. That may sound like it has the potential to be chaotic, but all it means is that students should be evaluated on both recent learnings and previously learned material.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Essays and case discussions<\/strong> encourage this learning process <strong>better than exams<\/strong> but can be used alongside traditional tests and quizzes. The important thing is that students aren&#8217;t simply tested on their ability to <strong>memorize facts<\/strong> but on how well they can <strong>contextualize new topics<\/strong> with established knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bruner&#8217;s spiral curriculum learning model offers many advantages. Presenting knowledge as a continuously evolving mechanism helps students revisit <strong>fundamental concepts<\/strong> while also allowing them to practice a learning process that more accurately reflects life as a doctor, nurse, or other healthcare professional in the field. 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