Showing 33 results for Teaching Method
Shayesteh Salehi, Bahram Soleimani, Parvaneh Amini, Ehteram Shahnoushi,
Volume 1, Issue 1 (6-2000)
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Introduction: The relationship between students' learning styles and their preferred teaching methods has been considered in recent years. This relationship was explored in the present study. Methods: This is a descriptive-analytic study. A stratified sample of nursing students out of all grades participated in it. Students' learning styles were explored with the Kolb's questionnaire for learning style. Their preferred teaching methods were determined using another questionnaire. Results: A correlation between learning styles and some preferred teaching methods was observed for theoretical courses. There was not such correlation in for practical courses. Conclusions: Considering students' learning styles may help university teachers to choose more appropriate teaching methods.
Fariba Haghani, Ali Shari`atmadari, Ezzatollh Naderi, Alireza Yousefi,
Volume 3, Issue 2 (12-2003)
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Introduction. Considering the fundamental role of teaching methods in promoting the quality of education, the emphasis on the necessity of a revise in teaching methods used by continuing education programs, and insufficient observantional studies about teaching process, this research was designed to study the teaching methods of continuing medical education (CME) programs in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences based on establishment, continuing, effectiveness, and concluding the communication.
Methods. This study was performed as field research. The data gathering method was observation. The vali- dity and reliability of the observation form was confirmed by content validity and test/re-test. The researcher observed 89 CME programs including seminars, conferences, congresses and composed programs. The data was analyzed by SPSS software. Frequency distribution of all factors was calculated.
Results. The results concerning the teaching factors revealed that, in establishment of communication more than half of the teaching methods and in continuing the communication more than two third were weak and very weak. Forty percent of teachings in continuing the communication and more than 50% in concluding the communication were good and very good. Also, in most cases, "lecture" was used as the main teaching method in CME programs, but in some programs, question/answer, case presentation and demonstration methods of teaching were also used.
Conclusion. The teaching methods of CME programs need a serious revise. In order to improve the quality of continuing education, it is recommended to train faculty members regarding the process of education, teaching, adult learning theory and new models of teaching.
Majideh Heravi, Maryam Jadid Milani, Nahid Rejeh,
Volume 4, Issue 1 (6-2004)
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Introduction. New methods of teaching in nursing education has not been extensively investigated in Iran. Considering the importance of nursing education promotion and successful application of new methods of teaching, especially focus group method, this study was conducted to determine and compare the effect of lecture, and focus group teaching methods on nursing students' learning in community health course (1) at Shahed University in the year 2002-2003. Methods. A semi-experimental study was conducted on 49 nursing students who had community health course (through census sampling method). After matching the variables of sex, gender, mean grade of previous semester and the use of students' dormitory, 24 students were selected for focus group and 25 students for lecture group, randomly. A teacher taught them using the two methods, during the morning for one hour, 45 minutes, and for 16 sessions. The data colleting tool was a demographic data sheet and community health test in the form of multiple choice questions. Both groups took the pretest and demographic data sheet at the first day of the course and post-test at the last day. The data were analyzed by SPSS 9.5 using frequency distribution, mean, standard deviation, Mann Whitney and Sign test. Results. The learning rate increased significantly in both focus group method and lecture method groups. But, in the group taught by focus group method, the learning rate was significantly higher than lecture group method. The mean grade of previous semester in lecture method group showed a positive moderate correlation with their learning rate. Conclusion. Considering the role of focus group method in making the students active in learning, developing their social skills and improving their communication skills, it can replace lecture teaching method. It is suggested that teachers and educational planners apply this method in students' education. More studies are recommended to investigate the weaknesses and strengths of this method.
Mitra Safari, Behrouz Yazdanpanah, Hamid Reza Ghafarian, Shahrzad Yazdanpanah,
Volume 6, Issue 1 (6-2006)
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Introduction: Revising traditional methods of teaching and using new and active learning methods have been felt as a need by educational systems. The goal of the present study was to compare the effect of lecture and discussion methods on students’ learning and satisfaction. Methods: All nursing and midwifery bachelor students (n=22) who were in their third semester participated in this quasi-experimental study which was performed in Yasouj University of Medical Sciences in 2004. A two credit maternal and neonatal nursing course was planned according to the course outline in 16 sessions during the semester, each session lasting for 2 hours. The students received lecture as the teaching method for the first 8 sessions of the course and in the latter 8 sessions, they participated in group discussions. They took a multiple choice question test after each method of learning. Also, a 23 item valid and reliable questionnaire using Likert scale was applied for measuring students’ satisfaction. Data was analyzed using t-test and Fisher exact test by SPSS software. Results: The students’ mean test score in lecture method was significantly lower than discussion method. There was no significant difference between students’ overall satisfaction scores in lecture and discussion methods. Students’ satisfaction from exam and course evaluations showed a significant difference between the two methods. Conclusion: Students’ learning increased during discussion method. It is recommended to increase students’ participation by applying active teaching methods which can provide the opportunity for more learning.
Mitra Payami Bousari, Eskandar Fathi, Nooredin Moosavinasab,
Volume 6, Issue 2 (12-2006)
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Introduction: In nursing schools, lecture is usually used as the main teaching method. Cooperative learning is one of the common educational techniques. This study was conducted to compare the effect of Team Member Teaching Design (TMTD) versus lecture combined with question and answer, on nursing students' achievements. Methods: This pre-experimental study with two groups, pre and post-test design, was performed in Nursing School of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences in 2004-2005. All nursing students who were in their second semester including 27 students from day courses and 20 from night courses participated in the study. Some sections of community health course were taught to two groups, one using TMTD technique and the other lecture combined with asking question. Students’ achievements were measured by pre and post-test. SPSS software was used for data analysis and the groups were compared by paired t-test and independent t-test. Results: The mean and standard deviation of students’ scores in TMTD and lecture combined with question and answer groups were 13±2.5 and 14.44±3.2 out of the total score 22, respectively. Although the students’ scores of both groups significantly increased in post-test, the scores of combined method group were significantly more than TMTD group. Conclusion: Lecture combined with question and answer compared with TMTD, was more effective on students’ achievements, but TMTD as an active teaching method had positive effects on students’ learning as well. It is recommended to use both methods in teaching.
Fariba Farhadian, Mina Tootoonchi, Tahereh Changiz, Fariba Haghani, Shahram Oveis Gharan,
Volume 7, Issue 1 (6-2007)
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Introduction: Identifying faculty members' skills and their educational needs in teaching is necessary for planning faculty development programs. This study was designed to determine faculty members' educational needs and their skills concerning teaching methods during teaching medical clerkship and internship courses in order to coordinate the content of educational workshop according to their needs.
Methods: In a descriptive study, 108 faculty members teaching clerkship and internship courses in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences were selected by random stratified sampling and completed a 16 item questionnaire as self-administered. The questionnaire was about their skills and educational needs in teaching methods of clinical internship and clerkship courses. The data was analyzed by SPSS software using frequency distribution, mean, standard deviation, and linear regression.
Results: Faculty members had educational needs in all 16 areas under investigation. They considered their skills at proficiency level in implementation but low level in using evaluation feed-back for improving performance, video recording and making educational films. Their most important priorities for education were information resources and full-text journals, clinical skills evaluation, and using evaluation results for identifying their weaknesses in teaching. The results showed no significant relationship between the subjects' skills and educational needs, and their demographic characteristics.
Conclusion: Although faculty members evaluated their skills almost at proficiency level in most areas, they needed more education. It seems that teaching methods and student assessment workshops have to be revised and the content of the workshops should be designed according to the needs of the faculty members. It is also recommended to use different educational methods such as workshops, books and pamphlets, self-learning materials, and educational films to respond to faculty members' educational needs.
Nahidossadat Mirshahzadeh, Mina Tootoonchi,
Volume 7, Issue 1 (6-2007)
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Introduction: Self-learning is an appropriate method for continuing medical education programs and has been used in many countries. In order to evaluate new method of self-learning in CME (Continuing Medical Education) programs, this study was conducted to determine the viewpoints of CME participants about the quality of books, questions, and teaching method of self-learning in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences.
Methods: In a descriptive cross-sectional study, 3712 physicians among the ones participating in CME programs of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in 2004-2005, were selected through census sampling. The data collection tool was a questionnaire containing demographic questions and 39 items asking about self-learning method, quality of the books and questions which was distributed along with the book at the time of registration for self-learning. The data was analyzed by SPSS software using frequency distribution, mean, standard deviation, t-test, ANOVA, and linear regression.
Results: The mean and standard deviation of the participants' viewpoints toward self-learning teaching method, quality of books, and quality of questions were 3.96±0.39, 3.80±0.35 and 3.74±0.56 out of 5, respectively. The mean scores achieved by older participants were higher significantly.
Conclusion: The results demonstrated the good quality of self-learning method, the provided books, and the designed questions. The physicians had a positive attitude toward this method. This teaching method is recommended to be used in other universities.
Mohammad Fesharaki, Mohammad Islami, Maryam Moghimian, Mehrdad Azarbarzin,
Volume 10, Issue 3 (10-2010)
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Introduction: Self-efficacy has an important role in applying scientific and professional knowledge and skills. Teaching methods can develop different skills such as decision making capability. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of teaching method of lecture in comparison with lecture and problem based learning on nursing students self-efficacy in Najafabad Islamic Azad University during 2008-2009. Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 44 nursing students who had been admitted to the university in 2006, were selected through random sampling method. Then, they were assigned in to two experiment and control groups, randomly. The data gathering tool was the Iranian edition of Generalized Self Efficacy questionnaire (GSE10). The data were analyzed by version 15 of SPSS software using mean, standard deviation and independent t-test and paired t-test. Results: The self-efficacy score increased significantly in both lecture (p<.004) and PBL (P<.001) groups. Although the mean score of post-test was higher in PBL group compared to the lecture group, no significant difference was observed comparing the mean of the difference between pre and post-tests in the two groups. Conclusion: According to this study, effective education can promote students self-efficacy in order to carry out the related performance. Considering the higher mean score of the PBL group, it is recommended to pay more attention to this educational method in higher education curriculum.
Leila Azadbakht, Ahmad Esmaillzadeh,
Volume 10, Issue 4 (1-2011)
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Introduction: Considering the importance of learning dietary exchange list in academic nutrition education, teaching it gains significance, too. Thus, this study is going to compare two different teaching methods regarding dietary exchange list to students of nutritional science.
Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted on 49 students of nutritional science in two semesters during 2008-2009. (25 students in the first semester and 24 students in the second semester). In the first semester the exchange list was taught by lecturing and in the second semester this was done by weighing different foods and showing the actual serving size of foods to the students. Students’ knowledge was assessed through pre-test and post-test evaluations. Their skill of dietary planning using the dietary exchange list was determined by a case-scenario. The values were scored from 0 to twenty. Data analysis was done by SPSS software. For comparing the grades in two groups, Student T test was used.
Results: The mean of knowledge scores in post-test were significantly higher in the experimental group (17.5±4.5 vs. 15.0±4.7). The scores regarding the skill of diet planning were 14.0± 5.0 after lecturing method and 17.0±5.5 after weighing and seeing the serving size method (P<0.05).
Conclusion: Teaching the exchange list by weighting different foods and showing the serving sizes was more effective than the traditional teaching method of lecturing for students of nutritional science.
Leila Azadbakht, Fahimeh Haghighatdoost, Ahmad Esmaillzadeh,
Volume 10, Issue 5 (2-2011)
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Introduction: We aimed to assess the outcomes of critical appraisal method beside lecturing versus lecturing method regarding theoretical sections among the student of msc of nutritional science. methods: This semi-experimental study was undertaken on 8 students of nutritional science in two semesters during 2009-2010. Some sections were taught via using critique of original articles, but others were taught using exclusive lecturing method. We assessed student’s Knowledge by using a written examination, attitude via a 5 item-questionnaire and Skill via writing a review paper. SPSS software was used to analysis of data and student t test was used to compare the scores in two sections. Results: The mean of knowledge, attitude and skill grades in post-test were significantly higher in the critical appraisal sections (18.1±4.2 vs 15.9± 3.5 P=0.03, 4.0±3.5 vs 1.0±0.2 P=0.02 and 18.5±2.5 vs 15.0±3.5 P=0.04, respectively). Conclusion: teaching the theoretical sections beside criticizing of papers improves the knowledge, attitude and skill grades.
Ardeshir Talebi, Nosrat Nourbakhsh, Peyman Mottaghi, Mohammad Dadgostarnia, Vajiheh Vafamehr,
Volume 10, Issue 5 (2-2011)
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Introduction: In the classrooms of medical students, some times we can see problems that affect teaching quality. For solving common problems, some ways for effective teaching were selected. Including of pre-study, Computer-mediated learning package, quiz exam every teaching session, and group discussion. Then combination of this methods as PCQG model performed for pilot study in the kidney chapter of last edition of Robbins pathology text book. And the results were evaluated. Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on Persian Bahman month according to solar year, term 88-89 for medical students of Isfahan University. Because of positive results again was done for next series of medical students in mehr 89. At first, student's were Asked to study before the classes, and for each of three sessions, one third of the text was determined (The pilot text was chapter of Kidney and urinary truct of 8th edition of Basic Pathology of Robbins). For this purpose a "training pakage" including of previous teachings and scan of the text was handovered a week before classes. Using Internet also was possible for the students. At the beginning of each sessions Quiz exam was given. In all sessions Insted of lecture, group discussion was conducted. Using multiple choice exam, likert scale questionnare and unstructural interviews with students, the effectiveness of this method was evaluated. Results: The results indicates that 75 percent of students received acceptable scors from Quiz exam, 71/9 percent received acceptable scors from MCQ exam (moderate or good), and 73/9 percent received acceptable scors from total exam. On the other hand in opinion of the students this method could engage students in active discussions properly. Also cause good assessment of students learning, during the course done. Conclusion: This method as a new effective teaching/learning model can be expanded for educating various courses for students of medical sciences. PCQG model can be applied in provincial and national levels. P= Per-study C= Computer mediated Communication Q= Quiz G= Group
Farshid Arbabi, Fariba Haghani,
Volume 10, Issue 5 (2-2011)
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Introduction:Educational methods can be classified into two groups: active methods and passive ones. Applying games is an active approach in teaching. The present study aimed at investigating the effect of games on teaching oncology. Methods: Twenty three medical students participated in the study. They took two class sessions of oncology. In the first session the basic principles and concepts on oncology were taought and in the second session , they were randomly divided in two groups. A selected modified text of esophagus cancer treatment from up-to-date version 17.3 was presented to both groups. Some especial cards containing a cancer treatment modality were given to the case group. The students were asked to sequence the possible treatments for the case. At the end of the session, esophagus cancer treatment was presented to the students. The students’ responses were gathered, scored and compared applying T test. Results:They were 12 in the experiment and 11 in the control group. There was a statistically significant difference between the mean score of the control (28.46 ± 22.6) and experiment(55.8±26.1)groups, (t=2.67, df =17.63, p=0.016). The number of sequences proposed by the control group was (4.85 ± 1.72), while the number of sequences in the experiment group was 3.85 ± 0.07, resulting in t=2.54, df =16.751, p=0.021. Discussion: The mean score in the experiment group is significantly higher than that of the control group. Although the time spent was equal in both groups ,the game lead to more concentration and deeper learning in the experiment group. Significantly, the number of treatment sequences in the experiment group is lower than that of the control group. It seems that treatment selection was done more delicately and responsibly by the experiment group. So, teaching oncology through games can increase learning in medical students, which in turn,leads to better treatment selection and problem solving.
Shahla Momeni Danaei, Ladan Zarshenas, Morteza Oshagh, Seyedeh Maryam Omid Khoda,
Volume 11, Issue 1 (4-2011)
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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.
Moslem Najafi, Tahereh Eteraf-Oskouei,
Volume 11, Issue 4 (11-2011)
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Introduction::Using computerized simulation is one of the new methods in medical education. However, there is no report on applying this technique for teaching pharmacology in Iran. This study was conducted to assess the attitude of pharmacy students toward using this method in the teaching of practical pharmacology. Methods: This descriptive–cross sectional study was performed on pharmacy students (n=30) selecting practical pharmacology course in Tabriz University of Medical Sciences in 2008. A part of practical pharmacology was taught by computer simulation soft ware. Finally, students’ viewpoints were collected by a researcher made questionnaire. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics through SPSS software. Results: The score of students' satisfaction with teaching practical pharmacology by computer simulation was 3.51±0.21. Effect of the simulation on better understanding of theoretical aspects of pharmacology was assessed more than 75% .Students’ learning and active participation were 76% and 82% more than the sessions held in laboratory respectively. About 80% of pharmacology students, attended in the research, asked for teaching 25-50% of the practical pharmacology course through computer simulation. The students' satisfaction means score with final exam assessment was 3.54±0.24. Conclusion: The results of the present study demonstrated that application of computer simulation was effective on improvement of deep and active learning of pharmacology in students of pharmacy. It seems that teaching methods of this course can be revised so that some parts of practical pharmacology can be taught by such computer simulation.
Abbas Monzavi, Leyla Sadighpour, Sajad Jafari, Narges Saleh, Mohammad Javad Kharazi Fard,
Volume 11, Issue 7 (2-2012)
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Introduction: Whilst there is an extensive descriptive literature on the effective lecturing, there are few studies on students' perspective toward the attributes of effective lecture sessions. The aim of this study is to explore students' viewpoints on factors affecting the quality of lecture sessions. Methods: This was a two-stage descriptive study in which 25 dentistry students at clinical stage, studying at Tehran University of Medical Sciences attended a focus group session and represented their viewpoints about weaknesses and strengths of lecture sessions of theory courses. A questionnaire was developed according to the students’ statements. Features of an effective lecture session were categorized into 4 groups of factors related to the lecturer, content, physical facilities available in class, and educational management. Reliability was assessed through Spearman correlation analysis. This questionnaire including 45 items was distributed among 130 students studying at fourth to sixth-year, in the School of Dentistry. Students’ agreement with each item in questionnaire was measured using 5-point Likert scale. Results: Ninety seven questionnaires were collected. Items of factors related to the lecturer mostly regarded by students, among them were “oral presentation techniques” (mean score of 4.64), “presenting case to demonstrate the association between theory and practice” (4.63), and “the lecturer’s ability to associate the content” (4.55) which received the highest scores. Conclusion: Dentistry students at clinical stage thought that the role of lecture in theoretical courses is very important. They believed that the ability of lecturer in organizing and explanation of the content plays the most important role in giving an effective lecture.
Hajieh Ghasemian Safaei, Ziba Farajzadegan,
Volume 11, Issue 9 (3-2012)
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Active participation of students in teaching is the one of the effective way of learning in science education according to large investigation. By this way students understand current level of knowledge, increasing the student’s eagerness and their attraction for learning. This study was designed to explore the effect of active student involvement in teaching and learning of the bacteriology in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, faculty of Medicine. Material & Methods: Total of 100, medical (n= 50) and nutrition (n= 50) students were participated in this research during two semesters. We started up the session with 2 minutes warming up, 2 minutes for review of previous lecture with asking questions, 35 minutes lectures with repeating and asking questions with students, 5 min summary and end up asking them. We asked students to fill out the questionnaire with 6 questions at the end of semester. Result and discussion: The results of questionnaire analysis showed that there is agreement among students that the bacteriology teaching according to collaborative teaching enhance student learning. Interactive learning environments well serve the variety of students studying bacteriology. In summary, there is large data ccollected by researchers in bacteriology teaching and learning that the traditional lecture base method is not effective in promoting theoretical learning in bacteriology. There is also wide-ranging data that active learning method facilitate well in many different environments.
Mohammadreza Safavi, Azim Honarmand, Athar Omidi, Hamidreza Shetabi,
Volume 11, Issue 9 (3-2012)
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Introduction: It is necessary to choose and implement proper teaching and evaluation method for implementing an effective education. This study aimed to evaluate the implementation quality and to determine suitable teaching methods in department of anesthesiology at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences.
Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, all anesthesiology residents (40) who participated in class in 2011 were selected. Data collection was done through a researcher-made questionnaire. Data analysis was done through descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results: The questionnaire response rate was 100 percent. Mean age and duration of medical practice were 34.75±3.9 and 7.6±4.8 years, respectively. 85.5 percent of participants had the high satisfaction with quality of program implementation, 12.5 percent had moderate and 2 percent had poor satisfaction. The most preferred teaching method was lecture along with showing films and PowerPoint presentations and the least one was lecture without film and slide. There was no significant difference between female and male residents regarding to the satisfaction of teaching method and program implementation (P>0.3).
Conclusion: Using educational material and active teaching methods involving students in teaching process is effective in learners’ satisfaction and teaching quality.
Mansour Razavi, Ghani Mohammadi, Soheila Dabiran,
Volume 12, Issue 8 (11-2012)
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Introduction: In order to familiarize faculty members of medical sciences with teaching methods and techniques, a number of teaching method workshops are being held at Tehran University of Medical Sciences in which about 40 teaching methods are taught to faculty members. This study investigates the faculty memebres’ knowledge and application of these methods that were instructed to them from year 2003 to 2011 in Tehran University of Medical Sciences.
Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was performed on faculty members of Tehran University of Medical Sciences who participated in teaching methods workshops. Using stratified sampling method, 205 of these faculty members were selected. Data gathering tool was a valid and reliable questionnaire made by researcher which evaluated knowledge level of members about those 40 trained methods. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics (mean and analysis of variance).
Results: The furthermost rate of knowledge and application of methods by members were belonged to lecture method (mean and SD= 8.55±1.15) and the lowermost of them matched to telepraxis method (mean and SD= 0.75±1.07). 155 faculties (75.6%) were satisfied with workshops. Moreover, speech was the most widely used technique (more than 90%). Programmed lecture was the most appropriate method from the viewpoints of participants. At last, 155 of participants (75.6%) were satisfied with workshops.
Conclusion: Despite the efforts of universuty in training new methods over past 10 years, faculty members showed more interest to use traditional methods.
Maliheh Sadeghnezhad Forotagheh, Maryam Bagheri,
Volume 12, Issue 10 (1-2013)
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Introduction: Emphasis on active learning in training leads to the development of new educational strategies for teaching theoretical and clinical courses in medical sciences. Active involvement in the teaching-learning process improves learning. The purpose of the present study is to compare two methods of lecturing and puzzle in Medical Emergency Course, regarding students’ learning & viewpoints.
Methods: In this quasi-experimental study with pre-and post-test design, 60 Anesthesiology students enrolled in medical emergency course in Paramedics College of Mashhad Islamic Azad University, participated. By census sampling, students were non-randomly assigned to two groups of 30. In one, participants were trained through lecturing and in the other through puzzle. Each session began with a pre-test, and after teaching, post-test was taken. At the end of the program, students’ viewpoints on the teaching method were surveyed using a researcher-made questionnaire. Data were analyzed by SPSS using statistical tests of paired t-test, independent t-test, and chi square.
Results: Mean of student pre-test scores (out of 10) in the puzzle group was 4.1±1.35 & in the lecture group was 4.4±1.25, which were not significantly different. Mean of students’ post-test scores in the puzzle & lecture groups were 7±1.47 & 8.5±1.1 respectively, which were significantly different. In the puzzle group, learning improved more than the lecture group. Also the survey showed more satisfaction in the puzzle group, according to more student participation, motivating them about lesson topics, fostering effective peer relationships, and deep learning.
Conclusion: Considering the favorable effects of the puzzle method on learning and satisfaction of students, it is suggested that this teaching method be applied for teaching courses of medical sciences.
Zahra Jafari,
Volume 13, Issue 6 (9-2013)
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Introduction: Team-based learning (TBL) is a structured form of cooperative learning, which aims to increase students’ skill of access to higher-level of cognitive learning using individual knowledge in a team. In this study, rehabilitation students’ learning was compared through the two methods of lecture and TBL for neurology course.
Methods: This quasi-experimental study was carried on 70 BS students of rehabilitation aged 19 to 22 years in the school of rehabilitation. Half of 16 held Neurology course sessions, was run through lecture and the other half was instructed through TBL method. Students’ learning in topics instructed through lecture and TBL methods was measured, using MCQ tests. The assessment scores for two teaching methods were compared using independent t and one-way ANOVA. Also students’ view regarding their interest in neurology course and learning through TBL was assessed using three questions.
Results: Students’ exam scores were increased during eight training sessions through TBL considering both individual and group evaluation. Significant difference was observed between four scores of lecture (11.99), individual evaluation (14.66) and group evaluation of TBL (16.66) and total score (14.07) (F=99.54, p≤0.015). A significant correlation was found between their interest to learn through TBL in next academic semesters and TBL group exam scores (r=0.374, p=0.0001).
Conclusion: The results showed that TBL method was more successful compared to lecture method. The findings of this study may prove helpful to change the opinion of students, lecturers, and educational managers about the effects of choosing appropriate training methods for knowledge transfer and achieving educational objectives.
