@article{ author = {SahebAlzamani, Mohammad and Zirak, Ai}, title = {Students‘ Learning And Study Strategies In Isfahan University Of Medical Sciences And Their Relationship With Test Anxiety}, abstract ={Introduction: Test anxiety is a common problem among school and university students. Learning and study strategies as well as stress management strategies can be effective on students’ success and academic achievement .In this study, learning and study strategies, and their relationship with test anxiety has been investigated among students of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. Methods: This descriptive cross sectional study was conducted on 200 students in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in May, 2009. Sampling method was Quota and the population studied included BS students of nursing and midwifery, medical library and information science, nutrition and health service management. All students completed Veinstein learning and study strategies questionnaire and Sarason test anxiety inventory. Then, the relationship between the scores was investigated. Data were analyzed by statistical tests of Students-T, ANOVA and Pearson correlation through SPSS version 15. Results: The results showed that the mean scores of 10 domains were as attitude 29, motivation 27, time management 26, anxiety management15, concentration 27, information processing 28, selecting main idea 30, study aids 25, self testing 23, test strategies for learning and studying strategies questionnaire 29. Also, the level of test anxiety was light in 37% of students, moderate in 38.5% and severe in 24.5%. There was a reverse and significant association between all above domains of learning and study strategies and test anxiety (p 0/05). Conclusion: According to the reverse and significant association between using learning and study strategies and test anxiety, these strategies can be taught as a way to decrease test anxiety.}, Keywords = {Study strategies, learning strategies, test anxiety, medical sciences students.}, volume = {11}, Number = {1}, pages = {58-68}, publisher = {Medical Education Development Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-1662-en.html}, eprint = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-1662-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Medical Education}, issn = {1608-9359}, eissn = {1735-8892}, year = {2011} } @article{ author = {Gashmard, Roqayeh and Moatamed, Niloofar and Vahedparast, Hakimeh}, title = {Faculty Members\' And Students’ Veiwpoints On Characteristics Of A Good University Teacher In Boushehr University Of Medical Sciences}, abstract ={Introduction: University teachers make the pillars of an educational system. They help raise competent human resource for community. This study aimed at assessing faculty members' & students' viewpoints on characteristics of a good university teacher in Boushehr University of Medical Sciences,and comparing the two. Methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive research. Samples were 78 university teachers & 1000 students using census. Data were collected through a questionnaire and were analyzed using chi-square, through SPSS. Results: The faculty members' responses to 20 questions on characteristics of a good university teacher showed the following as the most important characteristics:being knowledgeable in the subject matter, honesty, presenting up-to-date knowledge of their subject matter, and lesson planning. The students' responses prioritized the characteristics as: being knowledgeable in the subject area, honesty, attractive presentation of subject matters,and lesson planning. Conclusion: Above all , a good university teacher needs to be knowledgeable .The second most important characteristics is honesty followed by up-to-date knowledge of the subject matter. Finally, teachers need to prepare lesson plans for their classes. This could facilitate learning.}, Keywords = {good university teacher- student - characteristic- viewpoint}, volume = {11}, Number = {1}, pages = {48-57}, publisher = {Medical Education Development Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-966-en.html}, eprint = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-966-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Medical Education}, issn = {1608-9359}, eissn = {1735-8892}, year = {2011} } @article{ author = {Haghani, Fariba and Shariatpanahi, Kourosh}, title = {Influence Of Stretching And Deep Breathing Exercises On Test Achievement Scores Of Medical Students In Isfahan Medical University, Iran}, abstract ={Introduction: Nowadays, promotion of the quality in education is the main concern of education authorities. Scholars believe that detecting the related items including the disrupting factors can play a major role in this field. This study tries to survey the influence of stretching and deep breathing exercises on test achievement scores of medical students. Methods: This study adopts a quasi-experimental approach to investigate the effects of within class stretching and deep breathing exercises on test achievement scores of 84 medical students(selected by random sampling) who had registered for a course of Genetics in the second semester of 2008-2009 school year. The samples were divided into two groups of experiment (43) and control (41).The number of sessions, time of class, content of the course and the teacher were identical for both groups. Stretching and deep breathing exercises were performed within class in experimental group while there was no intervention in control group. Data were collected by multiple choice questions in form of pre-post tests. The data were analyzed by descriptive and inferential (T-test) statistical tests in SPSS soft ware. Results: Findings obtained from data analysis showed a significant difference between test achievement scores in experiment and control groups (p=0.05, t=-2.912). Conclusion: Since performing within class stretching and deep breathing exercises caused promotion of test achievement scores of medical students in course of Genetics, performing these exercises is highly recommended in all classes and educational workshops.}, Keywords = {Stretching exercises, breathing exercises, medical students, learning, classrooms}, volume = {11}, Number = {1}, pages = {40-47}, publisher = {Medical Education Development Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-1659-en.html}, eprint = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-1659-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Medical Education}, issn = {1608-9359}, eissn = {1735-8892}, year = {2011} } @article{ author = {Edraki, Mitra and Rambod, Masoumeh and Abdoli, Rouholah}, title = {The Relationship Between Nursing Students’ Educational Satisfaction And Their Academic Success}, abstract ={Introduction: Students’ educational satisfaction has been identified as an indicator of the quality of the students’ learning and educational system. It may also affect academic success among students. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between nursing students' educational satisfaction and their academic success. Methods: It was a descriptive co-relational study. One hundred seventeen nursing students in Nursing & Midwifery school of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, selected by convenience sampling method, participated in the study during school year of 2006-2007 . The data were collected by education satisfaction standardized questionnaire. Academic success was determined by students’ Grade Point Average (GPA). Data were analyzed by chi-square test, independent T–test and ANOVA. Results: The findings of this study showed that there is a relationship between students' educational satisfaction and their academic success (t= 114.22, p<0.0001). In addition , educational satisfaction among the subjects was in a moderate level (56.4%). Statistical analysis indicated that there was a significant difference between the educational satisfaction and academic success and various students ‘ university entrance year . In addition, there was an association between students’ grade point average and their gender. Conclusion: This study indicated that there is an association between nursing students’ educational satisfaction and their academic success. Therefore, Students’ educational satisfaction can be an indicator of the quality of learning and academic achievement in nursing students.}, Keywords = {Association, educational satisfaction, academic success, nursing students}, volume = {11}, Number = {1}, pages = {32-39}, publisher = {Medical Education Development Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-984-en.html}, eprint = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-984-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Medical Education}, issn = {1608-9359}, eissn = {1735-8892}, year = {2011} } @article{ author = {MomeniDanaei, Shahla and Zarshenas, Ladan and Oshagh, Morteza and OmidKhoda, Seyedeh Maryam}, title = {Which Method Of Teaching Would Be Better Cooperative Or Lecture?}, abstract ={Introduction: Most of the knowledge acquired through lecturing is forgotten rapidly. As dentistry is becoming a more complicated field of study and as new techniques are introduced, the use of modern educational approaches to promote lifelong learning becomes necessary. This study is to compare cooperative teaching method and lecture method in terms of their impact on students' learning and their satisfaction in school of dentistry in Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Methods: In this quasi experimental study sampling was census and all 9th semester students (60 students) taking theoretical orthodontics(I) were included. One topic, etiology of mandibular abnormalities, was taught to both randomly selected experiment & control groups. First, to assess knowledge & satisfaction of the students with lecture methods for etiology, a pre-test was applied. Then both groups were taught the control group received instruction through lecture method and the experiment group formed 5-member subgroups and received instruction through cooperation. Then, both groups took a post-test. Data were analyzed through Wilcoxon and Mann-Whitney U using SPSS 12. Results: A significant difference was found between the mean scores of the students' satisfaction before and after applying the cooperative method. Also, there was a significant difference between the pre–test scores in the lecture group and the cooperative group (p<0.001), but no significant difference was observed between post-test scores of the two groups (P=0.1). Conclusion: The study showed that cooperative teaching method could be useful in teaching dentistry students and could enhance their intrinsic motivation, which in turn could improve learning quality.}, Keywords = {Teaching method, university students, cooperative teaching method, lecture method, dentistry.}, volume = {11}, Number = {1}, pages = {24-31}, publisher = {Medical Education Development Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-842-en.html}, eprint = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-842-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Medical Education}, issn = {1608-9359}, eissn = {1735-8892}, year = {2011} } @article{ author = {Attar, Armin and Bazrafkan, Leila and Naghshzan, Amir and KhosraviBaharluei, Mohsen and Dehghan, Armin and Tavangar, Maryamosadat and Ansarifard, Elham and Peimani, Payam and Tabeii, Sayed Ziaoddi}, title = {A Survey On Medical Students\' Viewpoint On Logbook As A Tool For Recording New Ideas And Reflection}, abstract ={Introduction:Reflection promotes self-awareness, self-guidance,and the ability to make crucial descsions in medical doctors.This study was done to determine the viewpoint of the students of medicine,dntistry,and pharmacology studying in Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, a logbook was designed for recording and analyzing ideas in order to prevent them from being forgotten and to reflect on and use them in practice. This logbook was distributed among students of medicine, dentistry and pharmacy after they had attended an educational workshop on creativity and brain storming. A questionnaire was prepared in order to assess the students' views. The questionnaire was validated for content validity and was approved by experts. Its reliability coefficient was proved to be 0.76% using Cornbach's alpha coefficient. After 2 months, the questionnaires were given to the students. The data were analyzed through SPSS 14. Results: 36% of the respondents had used the logbooks and 64.2% of them evaluated them as effective or very effective. The students who used the logbook recorded 11 ideas in it within 2 months . 46.7% of the students did not record any ideas in the logbook and the reason was expressed to be lack of motivation and low mood. Conclusion: Based on the results, lack of both motivation and inclination for activity leads to lack of effective ideas which are to be practiced in the society. Due to the fact that only 25% of the students used daily schedule section of the logbook, it seems that the students are not familiar with time management strategies and they usually waste their time the problem is not lack of time. However, in spite of the fact that using logbooks by the students is beneficial, educational workshops on time management and also devising concept and mind maps from the ideas are necessary.}, Keywords = {logbook, reflection, new ideas, brainstorming, medical &,amp, dentistry and pharmacy students}, volume = {11}, Number = {1}, pages = {16-23}, publisher = {Medical Education Development Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-1653-en.html}, eprint = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-1653-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Medical Education}, issn = {1608-9359}, eissn = {1735-8892}, year = {2011} } @article{ author = {Safari, Manouchehr and Ghahari, Lay}, title = {Comparing The Effects Of Lecture And Work In Small Groups On Learning Of Head And Neck Osteology In Medical Students}, abstract ={Introduction: Traditional teaching methods cannot keep up with the new knowledge in medical students anymore. There are several challenges between traditional and new teaching methods in different courses .This study has tried to compare the effects of two teaching approaches on education of osteology( lecture VS work in small groups). Methods: In a quasi experimental study, 54 medical students of Semnan Medical University who had selected anatomy of head and neck were randomly divided into small groups of experiment in two sequent semesters . Theoretical and practical sessions of Osteology were simultaneously held for the first four sessions in groups with 5 member. Results of mid term and final exams of these groups were compared with those of the past two semesters in which the medical students had been educated only by lecture in a theory and practice combination method as a control group. Data were analyzed by SPSS software. Results: The mean scores of midterm and final exams in combined theory and practice experimental groups were significantly higher than controls in which classes were held just by lecture with separate theoretical and practical issues . Conclusion: In small groups, the level of learning osteology, compared to traditional method, was more. This increase is possibly due to the sense of team work and a better student and teacher relationship resulting in a more motivation of studying.}, Keywords = {Head and neck anatomy, medical education , small group, lecture , medical students.}, volume = {11}, Number = {1}, pages = {10-15}, publisher = {Medical Education Development Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-955-en.html}, eprint = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-955-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Medical Education}, issn = {1608-9359}, eissn = {1735-8892}, year = {2011} } @article{ author = {Saeedinejat, Shahin and Vafaeenajar, Ali}, title = {The Effect Of E-Learning On Students\' Educational Success}, abstract ={Introduction: E-learning is one of the usual educational methods all over the world. Rapid technological advances and easy access to Internet have had an effective role in the development of this method. The only factor needing more investigation is students' performance towards e-learning. This study was designed to compare the effect of two methods of e-learning and lecture on students' learning in the department of Health and Management of Mashad University of Medical Sciences. Methods: This quasi-experimental study was performed on 191students of different disciplines in the department of Health and Management. During the term, half of the courses were presented by lecture and the other half through e-learning. At the end of the term, the students' opinion toward the educational methods was asked using a researcher-made questionnaire. The exams covering the contents of both educational methods was administered in sparated sheets at the same time. The Data were analyzed by t-test and ANOVA through SPSS. Results: There was no significant difference between students' mean scores in attendance and e-learning courses. E-learning course was optimal regarding goal achievement and educational needs fulfillment, content, methodology, sequence, material and evaluation. There was a significant relationship between students' computer skills and their success in working with e-learning system as well as their scores on the on-line final exam (P=0.001). Conclusion: E-learning is a new and successful teaching method which needs continuity, enough time, and enhanced access to computer and internet in the whole society, in order to achieve its final goals. It is recommended to present some introductory courses in computer and internet for first term students to be able to overcome the problems of using e-learning system.}, Keywords = {E-learning, mixed education, computer, virtual education}, volume = {11}, Number = {1}, pages = {1-9}, publisher = {Medical Education Development Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-1575-en.html}, eprint = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-1575-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Medical Education}, issn = {1608-9359}, eissn = {1735-8892}, year = {2011} }