scholarly journals EVALUACION DE LA OFERTA UNIVERSITARIA EN BIOETICA DE LA INVESTIGACION DIRIGIDA A LOS PROFESIONALES EN CIENCIAS MÉDICAS EN COSTA RICA. EVALUATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OFFER IN BIOETHICS OF RESEARCH DIRECTED TO PROFESSIONALS IN MEDICAL SCIENCES IN COSTA RICA

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 102-121
Author(s):  
Jorge Granados-Zúñiga ◽  
Luis Davis-Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
Costa Rica ◽  
Professional Ethics ◽  
College Education ◽  
Patient Relationship ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
Training Of Trainers ◽  
The University ◽  
Ethics Courses

Se presenta el resultado de una revisión de los currículos de las carreras del área de la salud de varias universidades y se constata que medicina y enfermería, acaparan casi el 50% de la oferta académica en cursos de ética. En éstos se trata fundamentalmente de ética profesional o de deontología yla gran mayoríacarece por completo de temas relacionados con la investigación biomédica. El énfasis que se hace, tanto en universidad pública como en las universidades privadas, es respecto a la práctica clínica y a algunos temas particulares de la relación médico-paciente. Se requiere la formación de los formadores, es decir, la capacitación de los docentes universitarios con un énfasis particular en la bioética.Palabras clave: Bioética, educación universitaria, ciencias de la salud.AbstractWe present the result of a review of several colleges' curricula in the area ofhuman health. We found that the medical and nursing careers account for almost 50% of academic offerings in ethics courses. These are mainly courses on professional ethics and deontology and are almost completely devoid of issues related with biomedical research. In public and private universities the emphasis is placed on bioethics of clinical practice and on some special issues of the doctor-patient relationship. It is required a training of trainers, which means, the training of university teachers with a particular emphasis on bioethics.Keywords: Bioethics, college education, health sciences.

scholarly journals Workplace Ostracism and Employee Reactions among University Teachers in Pakistan

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tehreem Fatima ◽  
Ahmad Raza Bilal ◽  
Muhammad Imran
Keyword(s):  
Social Relations ◽  
Behavioral Outcomes ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Investment Strategies ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Negative Behaviors ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
Workplace Ostracism ◽  
Public And Private Sector ◽  
The University

This study investigated the positive and negative behavioral outcomes resulting from the pragmatic and psychological impacts of workplace ostracism experienced by university teachers in Pakistan. Using a qualitative and phenomenological approach, the data were gathered from 20 ostracized teachers working in public and private sector higher educational institutions in Pakistan. The results revealed that participants faced both the psychological and pragmatic impacts of workplace ostracism. Most of the ostracized teachers indicated positive behavioral outcomes due to being collectivist and placing a high value on social relations. Ostracized teachers used resource investment strategies by improving in-role and extra-role performance that reflect their re-inclusion expectations and less chronic prevalence of workplace ostracism. But participants showed their intention to engage in negative behaviors such as withdrawal, decreased performance, and resignation if they constantly face ostracism in future. The results of this study can be used by the university administration to develop an inclusive and non-discriminatory culture and policies to minimize the occurrence of workplace ostracism.

scholarly journals ANÁLISIS COMPARATIVO DE LOS CRITERIOS CONSIDERADOS PARA LA AUTOEVALUACIÓN EN LAS GUÍAS DEL SINAES-COSTA RICA. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF CRITERIA CONSIDERED FOR THE SELF EVALUATION IN THE SINAES-COSTA RICA GUIDES.

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-25
Author(s):  
José Miguel Gutiérrez-Mata ◽  
Carolina Rojas-Madrigal
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Costa Rica ◽  
Educación Superior ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
The Public ◽  
Educacion Superior ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
El Sistema ◽  
The University ◽  
Superior Education

Este artículo es el resultado de un proyecto de investigación desarrollado desde el Centro de Evaluación Académica de la Universidad de Costa Rica, que se propuso como uno de sus objetivos, valorar a fondo los cambios que ha ido realizando el Sistema Nacional de Acreditación de la Educación Superior de Costa Rica –SINAES- en los criterios que deben seguir las carreras que optan por una autoevaluación. Se presenta entonces una síntesis de los referentes teóricos que indica la agencia sustentan las guías, una valoración al respecto, y finalmente, el resultado del análisis comparativo de los manuales que en el 2000 y 2009 propuso SINAES, los cuales han sido utilizados tanto a nivel público como privado por carreras de diversas áreas.Palabras clave: autoevaluación, evaluación, acreditación, rendición de cuentas, educación superior,  mejoramiento, criterios, modelo CIPP.AbstractThis article is the result of a research project from the Academic Evaluation Centre of the University of Costa Rica, which proposed as one of his goals; thoroughly assess the changes that have been making the agency in charge of the accreditation in Costa Rica: -SINAES-, on the criteria that have to follow the courses or professions who opts for the auto evaluation. Then, it presents an overview of the theoretical framework indicated by the support agency guidelines, a review about it, and finally, the results of the comparative analysis of the manuals on 2000 and 2009 proposed by SINAES, which have been used both in the public and private ambit,   in courses of different fields of study.Keywords: autoevaluation, evaluation, accreditation, accountability, superior education, improvement, criteria, CIPP model.

Evaluation of the Academic Setting in Spain 1This study was financed by the University of Oviedo.

1995 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Fernández ◽  
Miguel A. Mateo ◽  
José Muñiz
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Social Climate ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Academic Setting ◽  
Teaching And Research ◽  
Evaluation Questionnaire ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
The University

The conditions are investigated in which Spanish university teachers carry out their teaching and research functions. 655 teachers from the University of Oviedo took part in this study by completing the Academic Setting Evaluation Questionnaire (ASEQ). Of the three dimensions assessed in the ASEQ, Satisfaction received the lowest ratings, Social Climate was rated higher, and Relations with students was rated the highest. These results are similar to those found in two studies carried out in the academic years 1986/87 and 1989/90. Their relevance for higher education is twofold because these data can be used as a complement of those obtained by means of students' opinions, and the crossing of both types of data can facilitate decision making in order to improve the quality of the work (teaching and research) of the university institutions.

PROFESSORS' PERCEPTION OF SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITY IN THE FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF GUAYAQUIL

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 70-76
Author(s):  
Jorge Daher Nader ◽  
Amelia Patricia Panunzio ◽  
Marlene Hernández Navarro
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Research ◽  
Scientific Activity ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Research Activity ◽  
University Environment ◽  
Empirical Level ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Scientific Nature ◽  
The University

Research is considered a function aimed at obtaining new knowledge and its application for the solution to problems or questions of a scientific nature, The universities framed in the fulfillment of their social function have a complex task given by training a competent professional who assumes research as part of their training and who learns to ask questions that they are able to solve through scientific research.  Scientific research is an indicator of the quality of processes in the university environment, so it must be increased by virtue of the results of the work carried out by research teachers and students the objective of this work is to know the perception of the teachers of the Faculty of Medical Sciences of the University of Guayaquil about the scientific activity. Objective: to know the perception of the teachers of the Faculty of Medical Sciences of the University of Guayaquil about the scientific activity. Methods: theoretical and empirical level were used, a questionnaire with closed questions aimed at knowing the opinions on the research activity in this institution was applied. Result: that of the sample analyzed 309 (39.3%) said they agreed with the training for the writing of scientific articles. 38.6% said they agree with the training on research projects. Conclusion: that teacher’s research should be enhanced to ensure the formation and development of research skills in students.

Visión social de la estrategia de formación de la competencia investigativa en el profesor universitario

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Concepción Elizabeth Marcillo García
Keyword(s):  
World Economy ◽  
Research University ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Social Approach ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
Research Competence ◽  
Research Fields ◽  
University Professor ◽  
Relevant Topic ◽  
The University

El momento que viven las universidades ecuatorianas, se caracteriza por la búsqueda de una mejora significativa en el campo académico, investigativo y de vinculación con la comunidad. La intervención de algunas universidades por parte del CES, ha sido una medida que se constituye en oportunidad para lograr cubrir las expectativas de la sociedad y de las instancias superiores encargadas de velar por el desarrollo de la Academia. Las deficiencias encontradas develaron las causas principales que aquejan a estas comunidades: el pobre desarrollo de la investigación. En este marco, el presente trabajo se constituye en un tema pertinente, al proyectar una propuesta que se sustenta en la necesidad de formación de la docencia universitaria en el ámbito de la investigación. El análisis que se realiza a la propuesta, tiene un enfoque social pensado en función del servicio que presta la Universidad a la colectividad en aras de responder a la sociedad que concomitante al progreso mundial, apuntala su economía en el desarrollo del conocimiento. Considerar una estrategia para el desarrollo de las competencias investigativas en los docentes universitarios, ayudará a fortalecer la función investigativa, consecuentemente, se generará y crearán condiciones que permitan transferir tecnologías tendientes a mejorar las condiciones de vida del sector.  Palabras claves: Docencia universitaria, competencia investigativa, investigación, universidad, estrategia  Social view of the strategy for the formation of the research competence in the university professor    Abstract  The Ecuadorian universities are changing today and that is characterized by the search for a significant improvement in the academic and research fields and the link with the community. The intervention of some universities by the CES has been a measure which constitutes an opportunity to meet the society’s expectations and those of the higher level authorities to ensure the development of the university. The deficiencies found uncovered the main causes affecting these communities: the poor development of research. In this context, the present work constitutes a relevant topic, to project a proposal that is based on the need for training in the field of researching the university teachers. The analysis of the proposal has a social approach, which functions through the service provided by the University to the community in order to respond to the global society concomitant progress that seeks the development of knowledge while developing the world economy. To consider a strategy for the researching competence development in university teachers will help strengthening the researching function. Consequently, it will generate and create conditions for transferring technologies aimed at improving the living conditions of the teachers.  Keywords: University teaching, research competence, research, university, strategy

A Critical Appraisal of Assessment and Evaluation Reforms At Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed to be University) From 2006 Till 2017: A Study Protocol (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Priyanka Jaiswal ◽  
Dr. Ved Prakash Mishra ◽  
Dr. Minal Chaudhary ◽  
Dr. Sunita Vagha ◽  
Dr. Sachin Damke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Study Protocol ◽  
Critical Appraisal ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Outcome Analysis ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
User Friendliness ◽  
Assessment And Evaluation ◽  
Need Analysis ◽  
The University ◽  
Regulations And Guidelines

UNSTRUCTURED DattaMeghe Institute of Medical Sciences has been declared as Deemed to be University [DMIMS (DU)] under section 3 of UGC Act, 1996 in the year 2005. The University examinations are conducted as per the rules, regulations and guidelines issued by the various Apical councils of India from time to time. The first University exam was conducted in the year 2006. DMIMS (DU) has initiated various reforms by its own in assessment and evaluation process based on needs. For any system to thrive, it needs to be constantly upgraded and critically evaluated. Therefore, a study is undertaken with this in mind and thereby aimed at evaluation and validation of the assessment and evaluation reforms formulated and implemented at DMIMS (DU) since its inception (year 2006).Need analysis for the assessment and evaluation reforms will be carried out on the basis of feedbacks and reports received from respective stakeholders (Students, Faculty and External examiners) from time to time. Outcome analysis of the Feedbacks and reports will be done subsequently after the implementation of the assessment and evaluation reforms. Further based on the outcome analysis, reforms will be validated into following parameters: Objectivity, Responsiveness, User friendliness, Residual component (not covered in above 3 parameters)and a satisfactory index will be derived. If satisfactory index for reform is 100%, it will be concluded that reforms are well received and good to excellent in nature. Total 33 assessment and evaluation reforms have beenimplemented since year 2006. These reforms will be categorised into Pre-Examination (n=18), On Site Examination (n=05) and Post Examination (n=10), and in each category, they will befurther classified into academic (Total =15) and administrative (Total = 18) on the basis of their domain for the ease of structuring and implementation.All the 33 reforms will be validated on the basis of defined parameters. They will be found satisfactory.

scholarly journals A Better Learning Community: Mixed-Methods Reveal Medical Student Preferences with Implications for Learning Community Design and Implementation

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 238212052110148
Author(s):  
Jasna Vuk ◽  
Steven McKee ◽  
Sara Tariq ◽  
Priya Mendiratta
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Learning Community ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Free Form ◽  
University Of Arkansas ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Personal Support ◽  
School Learning ◽  
The University

Background: Medical school learning communities benefit students. The College of Medicine (COM) at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) provides medical students with academic, professional, and personal support through a learning community (LC) made of 7 academic houses. Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of the academic house model at UAMS utilizing a mixed-methods survey. The aims were to: (1) assess student experience and satisfaction with academic houses, (2) describe the realms of advising and guidance, and (3) identify areas for improvement. Method: An online survey was assigned to 723 COM students (all students enrolled, first through fourth years) at UAMS in March 2019. The survey was comprised of 25 items (10 multiple-choice, 8 on the Likert scale, and 7 open-ended questions). Data was depicted using frequency and percentages and/or thematic review of free-form responses. Results: The survey response rate was 31% (227 students). The majority of students responding (132, 58.1%) attended 2 or more face-to-face meetings with the faculty advisor within the preceding year. However, 27 (11.9%) students did not have any meetings. Approximately two-thirds of the respondents were satisfied or very satisfied with the guidance and direction provided by their advisors [very satisfied (n = 83; 36.6%); satisfied (n = 77; 33.9%)]. Themes that emerged from student generated areas for improvement include time constraints, advisor/advisee interest mismatch, and perceived inadequacy of advising content/connections. Conclusions: This study confirms the effectiveness of the LC model for advising and mentoring in the COM at UAMS. Uniquely, this study identifies not only learners’ satisfaction with their LC but also highlights areas for improvement which are widely generalizable and important to consider for institutions with or planning to start an LC.

scholarly journals The Higher Education Sustainability before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Spanish and Ecuadorian Case

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 6363
Author(s):  
Johanna Andrea Espinosa-Navarro ◽  
Manuel Vaquero-Abellán ◽  
Alberto-Jesús Perea-Moreno ◽  
Gerardo Pedrós-Pérez ◽  
Pilar Aparicio-Martínez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
Qualitative Survey ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Older Teachers ◽  
Teachers Perspectives ◽  
The University

Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are key to create sustainable higher education institutions (HEIs). Most researchers focused on the students’ perspective, especially during the online teaching caused by COVID-19; however, university teachers are often forgotten, having their opinion missing. This study’s objective was to determine the factors that contribute to the inclusion of ICTs. The research based on a comparative study through an online qualitative survey focused on the inclusion and use of ICTs in two HEIs and two different moments (pre-and post-lockdowns). There were differences regarding country and working experience (p < 0.001), being linked to the ICTs use, evaluation of obstacles, and the role given to ICTs (p < 0.05). The COVID-19 caused modifications of the teachers’ perspectives, including an improvement of the opinion of older teachers regarding the essentialness of ICTs in the teaching process (p < 0.001) and worsening their perception about their ICTs skill (p < 0.05). Additionally, an initial model focused only on the university teachers and their use of ICTs has been proposed. In conclusion, the less experienced university teachers used more ICTs, identified more greatly the problematic factors, and considered more important the ICTs, with the perception of all teachers modified by COVID-19.

Relationship between childhood obesity and socioeconomic status among primary school children in Costa Rica

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-24
Author(s):  
Tatiana Gamboa-Gamboa ◽  
Romain Fantin ◽  
Jeancarlo Cordoba ◽  
Ivannia Caravaca ◽  
Ingrid Gómez-Duarte
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Costa Rica ◽  
Regression Model ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Mixed Effects ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Public And Private

Abstract Objective: This article analyzes the relationship between socioeconomic status and the prevalence of overweight and obesity in the primary school population in Costa Rica. Design: A National School Weight/Height Census was disseminated across Costa Rica in 2016. The percentage of children who were overweight or obese was calculated by sex, age, and socioeconomic indicators (type of institution: private, public, mix; type of geographic location: rural, urban; and the level of development of the district of residence: quartiles). A mixed effects multinomial logistic regression model and mixed effects logistic regression model were used to analyze the association between the prevalence of being overweight or obese and district socioeconomic status. Setting: The survey was carried out in public and private primary schools across Costa Rica in 2016. Participants: 347,366 students from 6 to 12 years old, enrolled in public and private primary schools. Results: The prevalence of overweight and obesity among children was 34.0%. Children in private schools were more likely to be overweight or obese than students in public schools (OR=1.10 [1.07, 1.13]). Additionally, children were less likely to be overweight or obese if attending a school in a district of the lowest socioeconomic quartile compared to the highest socioeconomic quartile (OR=0.79 [0.75, 0.83]), and in a rural area compared to the urban area (OR=0.92 [0.87, 0.97]). Conclusions: Childhood obesity in Costa Rica continues to be a public health problem. Prevalence of overweight and obesity in children was associated with indicators of higher socioeconomic status.

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