Showing 6 results for Dentistry Students
Mohammad Ali Nadi, Ilnaz Sadjadian,
Volume 11, Issue 2 (7-2011)
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Introduction: Faculty members, being in charge of cultivating students’ life-long learning capabilities, need a valid and reliable tool to assess self-directed learning readiness among them.The aim of this study was to examine assess reliability and construct validity of the Self Directed Learning Readiness Scale (SDLRS).for pre-internship medical and dentistry students. Methods: In a cross-sectional psychometric study, 335 pre-internship medical and dentistry students, studying in Islamic Azad University- Khurasgan and Najaf Abad branches, took the survey in 2008. The subjects completed Fisher’s Self-Directed Learning Readiness Scale(SDLRS). The scale has 40 items in 3 subscales. Data were analyzed through using Spearman Brown correlation coefficient and confirmatory factor analysis by LISREL sofware. Results: The resulting SDLRS consisted of 40 items across the following three domains: Self-management, desire to learning, and self-control. The final model in confirmatory factor analysis revealed that 39 items indicated a good fit of model. The value of Cronbach’s Alpha showed that all of 3 factors have high internal consistency coefficients. Conclution: This scale is a valid and reliable instrument in assessing students’ readiness for self directed learning.
Ladan Zarshenas, Soheila Shaghaghian, Shahla Momeni Danaei, Seyed Hamid Reza Tabatabaei,
Volume 12, Issue 3 (6-2012)
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Introduction: Considering the impact of dissertations on students’ improvement in scientific knowledge and regarding the fact that methodology is the cornerstone of every research endeavor the present study aimed to investigate the research methodology applied in dissertations of general dentistry students in School of Dentistry at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences which were accomplished throughout 2006 to 2008.
Methods: Using census sampling, this cross-sectional study was conducted on 124 theses of general dentistry at Dentistry School of SUMS presented throughout 2006 to 2008. A researcher-made questionnaire was the data collection tool and the data were analyzed using independent t-test, one-way ANNOVA, two-way ANNOVA, and Tukey test
Results: Findings showed two-thirds of the dissertations were cross-sectional studies, and analytical and intervention research studies accounted for a small proportion of the samples. Also, in none of the studies, the methodology had been thoroughly and properly explained.
Conclusion: Given the results, more closely-monitored supervision is felt necessary. Workshops and pamphlets on scientific writing and research might also help raise students’ awareness on research writing patterns and procedures. Improving the quality of services provided by research counseling could be of further help in this regard
Mohammad Ali Nadi, Ilnaz Sajjadian,
Volume 12, Issue 6 (9-2012)
Abstract
Introduction: In order to foster lifelong learning, abilities among students, faculties need to have an appropriate instrument to measure the SDLR abilities of medical students. The objectives of this study were to validate Guglielmino´s SDLRS to measure the SDL abilities of medical and dentistry students and to test the reliability of this instrument.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study using the systematic sampling method, 355 pre-internship medical and dentistry students studying in Islamic Azad University- Khorasgan and Najaf Abad branches took the survey in 2009. The participants completed Guglilmino´s self-directed learning readiness scale (SDLRS). The scale has 58 items in 8 subscales. Data were analyzed through using Cronbach´s Alpha, Spearman- Brown, and Guttman correlation coefficients and confirmatory factor analysis by Lisrel software.
Results: The resulting SDLRS consisted of 58 items across the following eight factors: Openness to learning opportunities, self-concept as an effective learner, initiation and independence in learning, informed acceptance of responsibility for one´s own learning, love of learning, creativity, ability to use basic study skills, and problem solving skills. The final model in confirmatory factor analysis reveald that 55 items indicated a good fit of model (RMR =0-0.08, RMSEA=0.063, p=0.000-0.003, df=0-35, χ2=0-86.81). The value of Cronbach´s Alpha showed that all 8 factors had suitable internal consistency coefficients and reliability was 0.94 for the whole scale.
Conclusion: The Guglielmino´s self-directed learning readiness scale is a valid and reliable instrument for identifying SDLR abilities, skills and attitudes among medical and dentistry students.
Bahareh Tahani, Parastoo Rasaei,
Volume 19, Issue 0 (4-2019)
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Introduction: Studies have shown that educational environments play an important role in the success, happiness and motivation of the students. The aim of this study was to investigate the perspective of dental students regarding their learning environment in the dental school of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences.
Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, all dental students studying in 2016 were selected (229 pre-clinical students and 383 clinical education students). The students' perspectives about their learning environment were examined in seven domains through the DSLES (Dental Student Learning Environment survey) questionnaire with 48 questions. Validity and reliability of this research tool have already been confirmed by Mojtahedzadeh et al. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, ANOVA, Chi Square and T-test.
Results: 336 out of 612 questionnaires were completed and analyzed. The findings showed that positive attitude toward dentistry was seen in 87% of students (n=287). The highest score and the lowest score were in the field of organization and supportiveness. The mean scores obtained for the fields of flexibility, emotional environment, meaningful experience and breadth of interest were 1.9 ± 0.5, 2.1 ± 0.4, 2.0 ± 0.4 and 2.1 ± 0.6, respectively. The scores of flexibility (P <0.01), student-student interaction (P <0.002), breadth of interest (P <0.01) and the total mean (P <0.002) in Pre-clinical were higher significantly. There was a significant correlation between meaningful experience and GPA (p=0.04).
Conclusion: According to the results, it is suggested that more attention be paid to flexibility in the content of the curriculum and communicational ways between the students and heads of the faculty to answer their concerns.
Imaneh Asgari, Mehdi Khosravi,
Volume 20, Issue 0 (4-2020)
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Introduction: Faculty members’ evaluation can improve teaching methods and elucidate didactic objectives. To achieve an enhanced evaluation system at medical schools, improving the assessment instruments seems indispensable. Considering the differences between the value of the criteria from the collegiate students' view, this study endeavored to line up and weight the evaluation criteria of faculty members from the viewpoint of dental students at Isfahan Dental School.
Methods: This descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study was conducted on after-basic-sciences students of Isfahan Dental School in the academic year 2019. A total of 432 students were enrolled, and their attitudes towards the importance of the propositions of evaluation forms in the professors' evaluation system were solicited through Likert scale. Shannon entropy method was employed to weight and prioritize in the Excel software. The mean scores of items' importance grading was analyzed through non-parametric tests for correlation along with gender, year of entry, and collegiate students' scores.
Results: According to the opinions of 393 students, in the practical courses, inclusive justification (0.063) and timely attendance of the teacher in the contexts (0.063) and in theoretical courses, presentation of related practical contents (0.083) and fluency on scientific concepts (0.083) had the highest weight. The criterion of justifying students at the beginning of practical training and in the theoretical courses providing materials in a practical way had the great importance and weight.
Conclusion: The obtained weights for the evaluation propositions based on Shannon entropy related to practical and theoretical courses after confirming the reliability could be applied normally.
Maryam Koopaie, Shahrbanoo Heydari, Sedighe Sadat Hashemikamangar,
Volume 22, Issue 0 (4-2022)
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Introduction: Covid-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of e-learning. This study endeavors to determine the extent and the way of using mobile learning amongst dental students.
Methods: This descriptive study is cross-sectional. The data were collected through conducting a valid and reliable questionnaire. The population were 220 dental students from Tehran University of medical science who were randomly assigned and agreed to participate and complete the questionnaire.
Results: 216 copies of questionnaire were collected. Of these, 108 students (50%) used their phones to use educational software. 168 students (77.8%) used social networks to learn dental courses. 214 students (98.2%) stated that smartphones have increased their access to educational data. 206 students (95.4%) were of the opinion that smartphones help them learn more independently. 189 students (87.5%) stated that it is necessary to employ more smartphones in higher education.
Conclusion: Mobile learning is common amongst dental students of Tehran University of medical sciences. Different features of mobile are used in dental education, Mobile learning in dental education is can be optimized.
