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Yahya Safari, Behzad Karamimatin, Amene Ghretpe, Mansoor Rezaee,
Volume 12, Issue 5 (8-2012)
Abstract
Introduction: Studies show that metacognitive awareness is necessary for students’ academic achievement. Some factors affect the development of this awareness. The aim of this study is to assess the effect of teaching metacognitive strategies on metacognitive awareness of students of school of health in Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences.
Methods: This quasi-experimental study was performed on case and control groups and evaluated them by post-test. Study population included 300 students of school of health at Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences in 2011. A sample of 70 students (35 in experiment and 35 in control group) were selected by systematic randomization. Experiment group received education on metacognitive strategies while control group did not. Then, metacognitive awareness of both groups was evaluated by standard questionnaire of Metacognitive Awareness Inventory (MAI). Data was analyzed using t-test.
Results: Findings showed that the mean score of students in experiment group (209.06±24.01) was significantly higher than that of control group (173.03±18.01) and (p=.001). This difference was significant considering the two factors of metacognitive knowledge and regulation (p=.001). Moreover, the mean score of male students regarding metacognitive knowledge and regulation was significantly more than mean score of female students. However this difference was not significant among students of different disciplines.
Conclusion: With regard to the positive impact of teaching metacognitive strategies on metacognitive knowledge and its significance in academic achievement, it is recommended to provide students with education of metacognitive strategies.
Zohreh Hosein Pur, Fatemeh Heshmati Nabavi,
Volume 12, Issue 11 (2-2013)
Abstract
Introduction: Continuing education is an essential component of the professionalization of nursing and could be viewed as a catalyst for the development of nursing practice. This study aimed to determine the concordance of the continuing education programs with the principles of adult learning and the effectiveness of these programs from the perspective of nurses.
Methods: In this cross-sectional descriptive study, 150 nurses working in teaching hospitals affiliated to Mashhad University of Medical Sciences in 2011 were selected using quota sampling. Data were collected using a researcher-made questionnaire which proved to be valid and reliable. The questionnaire had 3 sections, focusing on “Concordance rate of in-service training programs with the adult learning principles”, “Effectiveness rate of these programs”, and “the preferred educational methods”. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and Pearson correlation coefficient.
Results: 68% of participants were women and 89% had a BS degree in nursing. The mean score of compliance of continuing education program with principals of adult learning was 35.2±4.6 out of 65.The mean score for the effectiveness was 28.6±6.2 out of 55. As for adult learning principles, 46.9% of the participants rated the program weak.
Conclusion: It is suggested that the continuing education program be revised in term of planning and implementing, based on the principles of adult learning in order to increase the effectiveness of this program.
