scholarly journals Measuring the educational environment in a Sri Lankan medical school following curricular revision

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amaya Ellawala ◽  
Rohana B. Marasinghe
Keyword(s):  
Medical Curriculum ◽  
Educational Environment ◽  
Sri Lankan ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Education Environment ◽  
Perceptions Of Students ◽  
Scale Scores ◽  
Curricular Revision ◽  
Teaching Learning

Abstract Background In 2007, the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura revised its medical curriculum from discipline-based to one that was student-centered and integrated. This study aimed to evaluate the perceptions of students regarding the educational environment and compare them to those prior to curricular revision. Methods The Dundee Ready Education Environment Measure (DREEM) questionnaire was administered to all volunteering students enrolled in the medical degree programme at the time of the study (n = 595). Results were compared to DREEM scores obtained prior to curricular revision. Results The overall DREEM score and sub-scale scores were positive and showed improvement compared to previous scores. The score for Students’ Perceptions of Atmosphere showed progression from ‘there are many issues which need changing’ to the next highest category ‘a more positive attitude’. The mean scores in pre-clinical, para-clinical and clinical phases also showed an improvement. ‘The teachers are knowledgeable’ was the highest rated item overall and within each phase of learning. All sub-scales were rated highest by pre-clinical students and lowest by para-clinical students, in contrast to previous results where such patterns were not observed. Certain items, especially those related to teaching/learning, received exclusively low scores in particular student subsets. Conclusions Students’ perceptions towards the educational environment overall, have improved following curricular revision. However, certain negative areas warranting further evaluation were highlighted.

scholarly journals PBL session conducted for second year undergraduate students of medicine and dentistry at Universal College of Medical Sciences Nepal: Perception of the participants

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-60
Author(s):  
PiryaniRano Mal ◽  
Piryani Suneel ◽  
Gautam Narayan
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Perceptions Of Students ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Second Year ◽  
Strongly Agree

Background and Objectives: Problem-based-learning (PBL) is generally recognized as a student centered instructional approach. Universal College of Medical Sciences Nepal introduced PBL to second year MBBS and BDS students in July 2019.This study assessed the perceptions of students of second year MBBS and BDS who participated in PBL session. Material and Methods: This was a cross-sectional questionnaire-based study assessing perceptions of the participant students. The validated questionnaire was used for the collection of data at the end of PBL session. The questionnaire comprised of two parts; Part I- Students’ perceptions and attitude towards PBL (9 statements) and Part II Students’ perceptions about the role of tutor in PBL(11 statements).Data were analyzed using SPSS version 21. The frequency, mean and standard deviation were computed and t test was used for the comparison of responses on statements of MBBS and BDS groups. Results: The mean scores on7 out of 9 statements on students’ perceptions and attitude towards PBL was higher than fourat Likert scale 1-5 (5=strongly agree, 4=agree, 3=to some extent agree, 2=disagree, 1=strongly disagree) and on 2 statements was higher than 3.5. The mean scores on all the statements with regard to students’ perception about the role of tutor in PBL were higher than four. The mean scores of both MBBS and BDS groups of students on all statements were compared; the significant differences were obtained only on 2 statements out of 20. Conclusion: The perceptions and attitude of students towards PBL and perceptions about the role of tutor were positive.

scholarly journals Student-Centered Learning at Sultan Qaboos University: EFL Students’ Perceptions

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 194
Author(s):  
Salma Al- Humaidi
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Student Centered Learning ◽  
Sultan Qaboos University ◽  
Innovative Methods ◽  
Education Environment ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Different Dimensions ◽  
Research In Education ◽  
Teaching Learning

<p>On-going research in education is focusing on exploring various approaches driven by a<br />growing concern of ideal teaching and learning methods. Student-Centered Learning is<br />characterized by innovative methods of teaching and it has been promoted to support the<br />rapidly changing education environment. This study aims at investigating EFL students’<br />perceptions of practicing SCL in the teaching/learning process at Sultan Qaboos University.<br />Data was gathered through a survey from 57 EFL students studying at SQU. Results show<br />that the different dimensions of Student-Centered Learning are used to significantly varying<br />degrees. Some implications and recommendations were elaborated in this paper.</p>

scholarly journals Digital competence as arequirement for development of innovative educational environment at university

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 408-418
Author(s):  
Ирина Ивановна Лысова ◽  
Ольга Алексеевна Витохина ◽  
Ольга Владимировна Волкова
Keyword(s):  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Educational Environment ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Expert Assessment ◽  
Digital Competence ◽  
Digital Revolution ◽  
Education Environment ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
The Impact

The study examines innovative educational technologies for their potential impact on and use in teaching, learning, and creative inquiry within the higher education environment. The analysis of the problem connected with creating (transforming) the educational environment in the context of digitalization showed that this multifaceted task requires further study. The aim of the work is to review and assess the implementation of digital technologies in the university educational environment. Theurgency of using digital technologies in the teaching-learning process has been substantiated; the importance of the digital competence formation for all educational process participants has been shown; the significance of filling the curricular with online products has been emphasized; the need to combine traditional educational methods with innovative technologies has been confirmed by the example of foreign language teaching. A systematic approach, desk research and expert assessment methods were used. The new ways of forming digital competence based on the use of open online resources are revealed; original ways of convergence of traditional and innovative educational environment are presented. The authors attempted to develop a methodological approach towards connecting learning inside/outside the classrooms through the digital cloud and estimate the impact of the digital revolution on the learners and teachers’ profile. The research results can be used by teachers perceiving digital competence as a new tool for converting learning environment into a comfort zone.

scholarly journals Perceptions of Students and Teachers towards the Semester System of Tribhuvan University

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-34
Author(s):  
Abatar Subedi
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Positive Direction ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
Perceptions Of Students ◽  
Extra Curricular Activities ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Ict Tools ◽  
Master Level ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Academic Resources

This paper intends to analyze perceptions of students and teachers towards the semester system of Tribhuvan University (TU). The result of the study is based on the data collected through survey questionnaire from 40 university teachers and 194 master level students. The perception is discussed in terms of learning environment, resources, use of ICT tools, contents and activities. The findings show that the perception of teachers and students towards curriculum, teaching/learning environment, and regularity of classes and viability of semester system are in positive direction. However, the availability of learning resources and use of ICT tools in day to day teaching/learning are not in satisfactory way in the perception of the participants. Their perceptions also reveal that facilities of extra-curricular activities, play grounds and canteen are inadequate. Similarly, the teachers and students perceive that availability of both human and academic resources is inadequate. The students experience show that there is teacher domination in selection of teaching methods; less use of ICT materials to promote learning; difficulty in completing courses in the stipulated time and not timely declaring exam result. However, this system has encouraged and empowered creativity among students for learning.

scholarly journals Differentiated Instruction in Mixed - Ability Groups the Jigsaw Strategy -

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 407-412
Author(s):  
Simona Boştină-Bratu ◽  
Alina Negoescu
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Differentiated Instruction ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
Team Work ◽  
Learning Needs ◽  
Skill Levels ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Instruction Strategies

Abstract An effective teaching-learning environment is student-centered, student-driven, allowing teachers to meet students’ learning needs and help them make progress in a variety of ways. This paper aims at analyzing some of the cooperative learning methods used to create more flexibly-designed foreign language lessons, where students’ skill levels, educational background, interests and motivation are heterogeneous. It focuses on differentiated instruction strategies, such as team work and jigsaw teaching, as well as on ways of implementing them appropriately and effectively in the foreign language classroom. We will start with an overview of some theoretical contributions and definitions concerning the differentiated instruction and the jigsaw classroom. The study mainly focusses on the jigsaw classroom as an effective technique meant to encourage students to involve in learning activities, interact and share knowledge and information, developing their linguistics, social and problem-solving skills, necessary in international environments, in such areas as communication, leadership, and decision-making.

Preservice Teachers Learning about Students and the Teaching-Learning Process

2000 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marianne Woods ◽  
Grace Goc Karp ◽  
Elizabeth Escamilla
Keyword(s):  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Teacher Research ◽  
Field Experience ◽  
Peer Interactions ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Early Field Experience ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Curriculum Instruction ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Secondary Methods

This study engaged 26 preservice teachers (PTs) in research focused on students in a secondary methods course who had early field experience (EFE). The purposes of the study were (a) to determine what PTs learned about students in an early field experience (EFE) that engaged them in a structured teacher research project and (b) to examine how the teacher research process was used by PTs. Results indicated that questions about students became more refined and focused through the research process and that there were fluctuations between student-centered and teacher-centered questions during the EFE. The prevailing themes indicated that PTs came to know more about student motivation and interests, characteristics, and peer interactions. More importantly, much of their data challenged previous beliefs and assumptions about students, as PTs began making connections between their newfound knowledge of students and its implications for curriculum, instruction, and management decisions.

CONDITIONS FOR IMPLEMENTING THE DEVELOPING POTENTIAL OF THE SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT

2020 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 290-293
Author(s):  
A. Aldabergenova ◽  
◽  
L. Sarsenbaeva ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Process Development ◽  
Educational Environment ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Education Environment ◽  
Self Development ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Age Patterns ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Individual

The urgency of the problem of providing a developing educational environment in modern conditions is justified by the reform of the education system in the Republic of Kazakhstan. At all levels of education, it is necessary to create conditions for the development of the personality of the subjects of the educational process, taking into account age patterns. The article reveals the leading approaches to the study of the essence and provision of developing educational environment. As the theoretical basics of accepted socio-cultural approach of Vygotsky humanistic approach Maslow personality-oriented approach of I. A. Baeva, the ecological approach V. A. Asvina etc. Developing educational environment is considered as an environment conducive to the development and self-development at all levels of education. In the present article the condition of maintenance of the education environment: meeting the needs of the individual in communication and development, the development of adaptive abilities of students, prevention of delactovine, the development of psychological culture of teachers, the development of social and emotional intelligence of teachers and students, formation of skills of effective communication subjects of educational process, development of skills of intercultural communication etc.

scholarly journals A Five Year Longitudinal Study of the Educational Environment in a Newly Integrated Medical Curriculum

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 335
Author(s):  
Syed I. Shehnaz
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Medical Curriculum ◽  
Educational Environment ◽  
Traditional Curriculum ◽  
Prospective Longitudinal Study ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Prospective Longitudinal ◽  
Course Of Study

Objectives: The College of Medicine at Gulf Medical University (GMU), Ajman, United Arab Emirates, was subjected to a curricular reform, which shifted the institution from a traditional curriculum to a hybrid, studentcentred, integrated curriculum. There are no previous studies analysing the consequences of such a curricular modification on the educational environment (EE). Therefore, this study aimed to analyse the EE of a pioneer cohort of the innovative curriculum over their five-year course of study. Methods: This prospective longitudinal study was conducted between September 2009 and September 2013 at the College of Medicine. The Dundee Ready Education Environment Measure questionnaire was completed by a pioneer cohort of students at the start of each academic session for five consecutive years. The mean overall, subscale and individual statement scores were evaluated using the Kruskal-Wallis and Wilcoxon-rank sum tests. Results: A total of 178 responses were collected (response rate: 90.4%). The mean overall score throughout the five years of study was 130/200. A significant difference in the scores (P <0.05) was observed as the students proceeded through the course. The overall and subscale scores were significantly higher in the first and final years of study. Analysis of the statements recognised the medical knowledge of the teachers’ and students’ awareness of empathy and social interactions as persistent strengths of the college over the entire course of study. A curricular overload, a want for support systems for stressed students, students’ waning interest levels and assessment strategies emerged as areas that warranted further attention. Conclusion: The pioneer cohort of the new curriculum rated their EE as positive throughout their five years of study at GMU. An examination of individual statements revealed the programme’s strengths and areas for improvement for the institution.Keywords: Curriculum; Environment; Longitudinal Study; Medical Students; Perception; Undergraduate Medical Education; United Arab Emirates.

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