scholarly journals Using ‘science laboratory interaction category’ instrument to assess laboratory behavior of grade-8th basic science students’ in Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel O Atomatofa ◽  
Patrick O Ajaja
Keyword(s):  
Basic Science ◽  
Science Laboratory ◽  
Science Students

A problem-based learning course in physiology for undergraduate and graduate basic science students.

1998 ◽  
Vol 275 (6) ◽  
pp. S16 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Mierson
Keyword(s):  
Small Group ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Basic Science ◽  
Clinical Laboratory ◽  
Team Building ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Laboratory Research ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Organ Systems

In small-group problem-based learning (PBL), students work cooperatively to solve complex, real-world problems. The problems lead the students to learn basic concepts rather than being presented as applications of concepts they have already learned. The goals are for students to learn and be able to apply the disciplinary content, develop critical thinking abilities, and acquire skills of life-long learning, communication, and team building. PBL has been widely used in recent years in medical and related areas of professional education. In those settings each small group typically has its own faculty facilitator. PBL can be successfully adapted for teaching undergraduate and graduate basic science students, in part by having multiple groups meet in one room with a roving facilitator. This report describes a two-semester PBL sequence in organ-systems physiology. To keep the interest of a diverse group of seniors and graduate students, several types of problems were used: clinical, laboratory research-based, real-life scenarios, and published research articles. The majority of students have responded enthusiastically.

scholarly journals Perception of BDS students of Kathmandu University on online learning during COVID-19 pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 20-28
Author(s):  
Alka Gupta ◽  
Rabindra Man Shrestha ◽  
Sujita Shrestha ◽  
Asal Acharya ◽  
Nashib Pandey
Keyword(s):  
Online Education ◽  
Basic Science ◽  
Clinical Science ◽  
Online Classes ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Surgery ◽  
Online Class ◽  
The Difference

Introduction: The spread of COVID-19 pandemic has gripped the entire world and caused widespread public health concerns, hampered economics and education system immensely. Online classes have been an alternative to give continuity to the theory classes. The objective of this study is to assess the various aspects of online classes and perception of Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) students of Kathmandu University (KU) during COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and Method: Cross-sectional, questionnaire based descriptive study using online Google form was distributed among the BDS students of KU. The questionnaire was distributed via social media. Frequency distribution of the descriptive data was done. Chi-square test was done to assess the difference in perception about online classes between the basic science and clinical science students. Result: 89% of the students had never attended any online classes before online education due to COVID-19 pandemic. 76.9% agreed that the online class is distracting. 57.5% used smartphone for seeking online class and medium most frequently used was Zoom platform. 70.2% students could ask questions, communicate & receive response during online class. 55.4% students disagreed that online classes are more effective. Statistical significant differences were seen in students submitting assignments, communication and practical simulation among basic science and clinical science students. Conclusion: Online class can serve as an alternative effective educational tool. With more practice, system upgrading, capacity building of the student-teacher; it is bound to be more effective as well as efficient. The online class should be designed in such a way that student can focus and find it more interesting and should introduce various strategies to increase the interaction between students and teachers. Further, training on online class is required for both course recipients and providers.

scholarly journals Effect of Electronic-Learning on the Academic Achievement of Basic Science Students in Bayelsa State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 210-216
Author(s):  
J.B. Moses ◽  
N.J. Akporehwe ◽  
R. Agah
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Basic Science ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Electronic Learning ◽  
Lecture Method ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
E Learning

The study investigated the effect of electronic-learning on the academic achievement of basic science students in Yenagoa Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. A pretest, posttest, control group, quasi-experimental design was adopted. One hundred and four (104) JS.2 students from two government owned junior secondary schools in Yenagoa Local Government Area were purposely selected for the study. The schools were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. The study lasted for five weeks. Three instruments IGELS, IGMLM and BSAT were used for the study. One research question was posed and answered using mean and deviation standard and one null hypothesis was tested at 0.05 level of significance using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). The findings revealed that those taught with e-learning had a higher mean (72,33) than those taught with modified lecture method (50.59) with a mean difference of 21.74. E-learning had significant effect on student’s academic achievement in basic science. (f1,101=76.392; p<0.05 partial eta squared=0.558), with an effect size of 55.8%. Finding showed that there was a significant difference in students’ achievement in basic science when taught with e-learning and modified lecture method; the e –learning students performing better. It was recommended that government should provide e-learning materials for schools and train the teachers to acquire the basic skills. Key Words: Electronic learning, IGELS, IGMLM and BSAT

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