scholarly journals Moving Beyond Satisfaction: Perceived Learning As An Assessment Measure

2004 ◽  
Vol 1 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gary M. Grudnitski ◽  
Kathleen A. Krentler
Keyword(s):  
Class Size ◽  
Outcome Measure ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Perceived Learning ◽  
Learning Satisfaction ◽  
Assessment Measure ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Student's Perceptions

Demand for assessment is growing. While satisfaction is often used as an outcome measure, it fails to recognize that satisfaction and learning may not be positively correlated. This study takes data originally collected with a focus on satisfaction, and reanalyzes it using student’s perceptions of their learning as the outcome variable. Emphasis is placed on the impact of faculty-controlled or influenced variables on two types of learning. Satisfaction with the quality of faculty and instruction, breadth of curriculum, and class size are studied. All are found to significantly impact student’s perceptions of both types of learning, with satisfaction of class size having the greatest effect.

The Impact of Class Size on the Quality of Teaching and Learning — A Review

1973 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 239-250 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leslie R. Eastcott
Keyword(s):  
Class Size ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Teaching Profession ◽  
Complex Issue ◽  
General Attitude ◽  
The Real ◽  
Quality Of Teaching ◽  
The Impact

This paper reviews some of the salient research into the complex issue of the impact of class size on the quality of teaching and learning. It describes the general attitude of the teaching profession towards class size and discusses some of the claims made regarding the influence of the variable on teaching and learning. Some evidence is presented to illustrate the nature of the profession's stand on the issue. It is acknowledged that the real impact of class size is much less clear than is implied by the normal assertions regarding its importance, and some of the important literature is examined to illustrate this point. From the discussion several suggestions emerge for desirable procedures in the further investigation of this area.

scholarly journals The Impact of Class Size on Teaching and Learning English as a Foreign Language: The Case of the Department of English at Abdelhamid Ibn Badis University

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arab World English Journal ◽  
Hayat Aoumeur
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Class Size ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Huge Number ◽  
Large Classes ◽  
The Past ◽  
Quality Of Teaching ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Learning English

This paper is devoted to the study of the impact of class size on teaching and learning English as a foreign language. The investigation was conducted at the department of English at Abdelhamid Ibn Badis University. The department has witnessed a huge increase in the enrolment figure in the past decade which resulted into an increase in class sizes. This has created problems for staff and students alike. Despite the steps taken by the administrators to reduce the number of students, the problem of class crowding still persists. The department of English, alone, has an enrolment of almost 3000 students, it is a huge number indeed if we take into consideration the availability of facilities and resources. The aim of this study is to explore the organizational and pedagogical difficulties that are frequently encountered by the teachers dealing with large classes and the effects on student learning. Additionally, this paper proposes some suggestions on how to deal with class overcrowding. As part of our research, we have given questionnaires to 200 students and 40 teachers. The findings of the survey clearly demonstrate that large class sizes have an adverse impact on the quality of teaching and learning.

scholarly journals High School Sports During the CoVID-19 Pandemic: The Impact of Sport Participation on the Health of Adolescents

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy A. McGuine ◽  
Kevin Biese ◽  
Scott J. Hetzel ◽  
Alison Schwarz ◽  
Stephanie Kliethermes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
High School ◽  
High Schools ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Sport Participation ◽  
Outcome Measure ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACT Context: During the fall of 2020, some high schools across the US allowed their students to participate in interscholastic sports while others cancelled or postponed their sport programs due to concerns regarding COVID-19 transmission. It is unknown what effect this has had on the physical and mental health of adolescents. Objective: Identify the impact of playing a sport during the COVID-19 pandemic on the health of student athletes. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Sample recruited via email. Patients or Other Participants: 559 STATE-XXX high school athletes (age=15.7±1.2 yrs., female=44%) from 44 high schools completed an online survey in October 2020. A total of 171 (31%) athletes played (PLY) a fall sport, while 388 (69%) did not play (DNP). Main Outcome Measure(s): Demographics included: sex, grade and sports played. Assessments included the General Anxiety Disorder-7 Item (GAD-7) for anxiety, Patient Health Questionnaire-9 Item (PHQ-9) for depression, the Pediatric Functional Activity Brief Scale (PFABS) for physical activity, and the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory 4.0 (PedsQL) for quality of life. Univariable comparisons between the two groups were made via t-tests or chi-square tests. Means for each continuous outcome measure were compared between the groups by ANOVA models that controlled for Age, Sex, Teaching method (Virtual, Hybrid, or In-person), and the % of students eligible for free lunch. RESULTS: PLY group participants were less likely to report moderate to severe symptoms of anxiety (PLY=6.6%, DNP=44.1%, p<0.001) and depression (PLY=18.2%, DNP=40.4%, p<0.001). PLY athletes reported higher (better) PFABS scores (mean: [95%CI]), (PLY=23.2[22.0,24.5], DNP=16.4[15.0,17.8], p <0.001) and higher (better) PedsQL total scores (PLY=88.4[85.9,90.9], DNP=79.6[76.8,82.4], p <0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Adolescents who played a sport during the COVID-19 pandemic reported fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression, as well as higher physical activity and quality of life scores compared to adolescent athletes who did not play a sport.

Does the School Environment Exert Influence on Quality of Life Related to the Occurrence of Traumatic Dental Injuries in School Children? 

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maritza D. C. Quezada-Conde ◽  
Patricia Lourdes Alvarez-Velasco ◽  
Mariela C. Balseca-Ibarra ◽  
Raiza Dias Freitas ◽  
Thiago Machado Ardenghi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Epidemiological Survey ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Multiple Model ◽  
Socioeconomic Data ◽  
Dental Injuries ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Positive Effect

Abstract Purpose: To assess whether favourable factors related to school characteristics have a positive effect on the impact on OHRQoL related to occurrence TDI.Methods: An epidemiological survey of oral health was conducted with 12-year-old scholars from Quito, Ecuador. Children were examined regarding TDI, dental caries, and malocclusion. Individual socioeconomic data was collected. Information on the physical environment, health practices and occurrence of negative episodes in the schools were collected with the school’s coordinators. The Child Perceptions Questionnaire 11-14 (CPQ11-14) was answered to evaluate the OHRQoL (outcome variable). Multilevel Poisson regression analysis was conducted. Results: Occurrence of severe TDI was associated with higher CPQ11-14 scores, even in the multiple model adjusted for oral health conditions, sex, individual socioeconomic variables, and school-related variables. Children from schools that had an appropriate tooth brushing environment for their students exhibited a lower impact on OHRQoL, even when adjusted for occurrence of TDI and other variables. Conclusion: A favourable school environment may exert a positive effect on the OHRQoL, independently of the occurrence of TDI.

scholarly journals M234. QUALITY OF LIFE IN SCHIZOPHRENIA: THE IMPACT OF RESIDUAL SYMPTOMS AND INTERNALIZED STIGMA

2020 ◽  
Vol 46 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S225-S225
Author(s):  
Alex Hofer ◽  
Beatrice Frajo-Apor ◽  
Georg Kemmler ◽  
Silvia Pardeller ◽  
Fabienne Post
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Internalized Stigma ◽  
Residual Symptoms ◽  
The Mean ◽  
General Life Satisfaction ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Quality of life (QOL) is seen as a key outcome variable in schizophrenia. Factors deemed relevant in this context include the severity of symptoms and internalized Stigma. Methods Patients with schizophrenia (ICD-10) between the ages of 18 and 65 from outpatient mental health services were included into a cross-sectional study. Apart from the registration of demographic data, various rating scales were used: the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS), the Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness (ISMI) Scale, and the German version of the Lancashire Quality of Life Profile, the Berliner Lebensqualitätsprofil (BELP). Results 80 patients (47 males, 33 females) with a mean age of 43.0 ± 10.9 years took part in this study. The mean PANSS total score was 71.1 ±25.4, the mean ISMI score was 61.1 ± 14.7 (range: 29–116), and the BELP subscale overall QoL showed a mean score of 4.73 ± 1.17 (range 1–7). Statistical analysis showed a moderate correlation between QoL and internalized stigma (r=-0.468, correlation with general life satisfaction) and a weak correlation with the PANSS total score (r=-0.246, correlation with general life satisfaction). Internalized stigma but not residual symptoms of the disorder negatively predicted QoL Discussion Our results highlight the complex nature of QoL in individuals suffering from schizophrenia and indicate that outpatients’ quality of life correlates moderately with internalized stigma, whereas residual symptoms of the disorder play a secondary role. Accordingly, psychotherapeutic approaches should be applied to reduce internalized stigma, and, ultimately, to improve quality of life.

scholarly journals The timeout procedure in pediatric surgery - effective tool or lip service? A randomized prospective observational study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oliver J. Muensterer ◽  
Hendrik Kreutz ◽  
Alicia Poplawski ◽  
Jan Goedeke
Keyword(s):  
Pediatric Surgery ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Outcome Measure ◽  
Current Form ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Operating Team ◽  
Elective Surgical Procedures ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACTBackgroundFor over a decade, the preoperative timeout procedure has been implemented in most pediatric surgery units. In our hospital, a standardized team-timeout is performed before every operation. However, the impact of this intervention has not been systematically studied.PurposeThis study evaluates whether purposefully-introduced errors during the timeout routine are picked up by the operating team members.MethodsAfter ethics board approval and informed consent, deliberate errors were randomly and clandestinely introduced into the timeout routine for elective surgical procedures by a pediatric surgery attending. Errors were randomly selected among wrong name, site, side, allergy, intervention, birthdate, and gender items. The main outcome measure was how frequent an error was picked up by the team, and by whom.ResultsOver the course of 16 months, 1800 operations and timeouts were performed. Errors were randomly introduced in 120 cases (6.7%). Overall, 54% of the errors were picked up, the remainder went unnoticed. Errors were picked up most frequently by an anesthesiologists (64%), followed by nursing staff (28%), residents-in-training (6%) and medical students (1%).ConclusionsErrors in the timeout routine go unnoticed by the team in almost half of cases. Therefore, even if preoperative timeout routines are strictly implemented, mistakes may be overlooked. Hence, the timeout procedure in its current form appears unreliable. Future developments may be useful to improve the quality of the surgical timeout and should be studied in detail.

scholarly journals Comparative Study of Traditional, Simulated and Real Online Remote Laboratory: Student's Perceptions in Technical Training of Electronics

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (05) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Amine Moulay Taj ◽  
Ernesto Fabregas ◽  
Abdelmoula Abouhilal ◽  
Naima Taifi ◽  
Abdessamad Malaoui
Keyword(s):  
Communication Networks ◽  
Practical Method ◽  
Levels Of Abstraction ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Remote Labs ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Technology And Communication ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Student's Perceptions

The developments in technology and communication networks have enabled the possibility of establishing virtual and remote labs, providing new opportunities for students on campus and at a distance overcoming some of the limitations of hands-on labs. The impact of innovations on students' performance can be analyzed statistically by looking at specific skills or indicators, respectively. This paper addresses the lack of empirical evidence supporting electronics education innovations in three practical teaching methods, namely, hands-on, simulation, and online remote real labs. The paper reports on the application of a methodology that takes into account the interaction between students and teachers at different levels of abstraction to evaluate a DC motor laboratory practice, on 150 students at the Polydisciplinary Faculty of Beni Mellal in Morocco. In this work the students' attitudes towards a specific practical method depend on its usefulness, usability, motivation and quality of understanding; these parameters were measured using a questionnaire that considers the relationship between the student, the teacher and the practical work environment. The data collected in each type of experiment environment were was tabulated and analyzed by statistical methods. The results validate the students' satisfaction towards the environments of practical works and identify some aspects that need to be improved in future works.

scholarly journals Measuring the impact of COVID-19 on the quality of life of the survivors, partners and family members: a cross-sectional international online survey

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. e047680
Author(s):  
Rubina Shah ◽  
Faraz M Ali ◽  
Stuart J Nixon ◽  
John R Ingram ◽  
Sam M Salek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Outcome Measure ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Psychosocial Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Five Dimensions ◽  
Euroqol Group ◽  
The Impact

ObjectiveThis study aimed to measure the impact of COVID-19 on the quality of life (QoL) of survivors and their partners and family members.Design and settingA prospective cross-sectional global online survey using social media.ParticipantsPatients with COVID-19 and partners or family members (age ≥18 years).InterventionOnline survey from June to August 2020.Main outcome measureThe EuroQol group five dimensions three level (EQ-5D-3L) to measure the QoL of survivors of COVID-19, and the Family Reported Outcome Measure (FROM-16) to assess the impact on their partner/family member’s QoL.ResultsThe survey was completed by 735 COVID-19 survivors (mean age=48 years; females=563) at a mean of 12.8 weeks after diagnosis and by 571 partners and 164 family members (n=735; mean age=47 years; females=246) from Europe (50.6%), North America (38.5%) and rest of the world (10.9%). The EQ-5D mean score for COVID-19 survivors was 8.65 (SD=1.9, median=9; range=6–14). 81.1% (596/735) reported pain and discomfort, 79.5% (584/735) problems with usual activities, 68.7% (505/735) anxiety and depression and 56.2% (413/735) problems with mobility. Hospitalised survivors (20.1%, n=148) and survivors with existing health conditions (30.9%, n=227) reported significantly more problems with mobility and usual activities (p<0.05), with hospitalised also experiencing more impact on self-care (p≤0.001). Among 735 partners and family members, the mean FROM-16 score (maximum score=highest impact =32) was 15 (median=15, range=0-32). 93.6% (688/735) reported being worried, 81.7% (601/735) frustrated, 78.4% (676/735) sad, 83.3% (612/735) reported impact on their family activities, 68.9% (507/735) on sleep and 68.1% (500/735) on their sex life.ConclusionCOVID-19 survivors reported a major persisting impact on their physical and psychosocial health. The lives of their partners and other family members were also severely affected. There is a need for a holistic support system sensitive to the needs of COVID-19 survivors and their family members who experience a major ‘secondary burden’.

scholarly journals ACNE;

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Naima Luqman ◽  
Summaira Hassan ◽  
Niaz Maqsood ◽  
Wajid Ali Akhunzada
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Dermatology Life Quality Index ◽  
Outcome Measure ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Large Impact ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Medical College ◽  
The Impact

Objectives: To determine the impact of acne on the quality of life of the patients. Study Design: A descriptive study. Place & Duration of Study: The study was conducted in the Department of Dermatology, Bahawal Victoria Hospital & Quaid-e-Azam Medical College, Bahawalpur April, 2017 to June, 2017. Subjects & Methods: The sample consisted of 50 out-patients (41 Females, 9 Males) with Acne. They were interviewed and results were analysed from the entries in a Performa. Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) was administered as outcome measure. Results: Among 50 patients, there were 41(82%) were female, 27(54%) were 21-25 years age group, 44(88%) belonged to urban area, 28(56%) single and 25(50%) students. In assessing the quality of life, 34(68%) patients had extremely large impact on their quality of life after Acne. Conclusions: We concluded that acne had an extremely large impact on quality of life of majority of patients. Management of acne must include the impact of acne on the patient's quality of life.

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