Strides in Development of Medical Education

Original Article

1. A Student-as-Teacher Program: A Pathway to the Accountability of Medical Education Systems

Fatemeh Keshmiri

Volume 18, Issue 1 , Autumn 2021

http://dx.doi.org/10.22062/sdme.2021.195075.1026

Abstract

Background: Teaching is identified as a necessary role and responsibility for junior faculty members in their future careers.Objectives: The present study aimed to test the hypothesis ... Read More

Original Article

2. Effect of Integrated Teaching on Students' Learning

Azadeh Ebrahimzadeh; Mohammad Reza Abedini; Kherionesa Ramazanzade; Bita Bijari; Hamed Aramjoo; Majid Zare Bidaki

Volume 18, Issue 1 , Autumn 2021

http://dx.doi.org/10.22062/sdme.2021.192468.1011

Abstract

Background: Currently medical education in Iran consists of basic sciences, physiopathology and clinical stages. Medical students learn them separately and often are confused that ... Read More

Original Article

3. A Comparative Study of Doctoral Nursing Education Programs in Iran and Japan

Seyedeh Azam Sajadi; Jamileh Mokhtari Nouri; Nahid Rajai

Volume 18, Issue 1 , Autumn 2021

http://dx.doi.org/10.22062/sdme.2021.195312.1036

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Background: The quality assurance of doctoral nursing education programs is one of the priorities of educational systems, with significant effects on the development and improvement of ... Read More

Letter to editor

4. It is Time to Demystify Research and Publishing in Africa’s Undergraduate Pharmacy Education

Deborah Oyine Aluh; Maxwell Ogochukwu Adibe

Volume 18, Issue 1 , Autumn 2021

http://dx.doi.org/10.22062/sdme.2021.195917.1052

Abstract

1. Snowball Sampling: A Purposeful Method of Sampling in Qualitative Research

Fereshteh Ghaljaie; Mahin Naderifar; Hamideh Goli

Volume 14, Issue 3 , Summer 2017

http://dx.doi.org/10.5812/sdme.67670

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Background and Objectives Snowball sampling is applied when samples with the target characteristics are not easily accessible. This research describes snowball sampling as a purposeful ... Read More

2. Study Habits and Their Relationship with Academic Performance among Students of Abadan School of Nursing

Malek FereidouniMoghadam; Bahman Cheraghian

Volume 6, Issue 1 , Summer 2009, , Pages 21-28

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Background & Objective : Improvement in learners academic performance is one of the main goals of educational centers Academic performance is affected by a lot of factors study habit ... Read More

3. A Meta-Analysis of the Effectiveness of Educational Technologies in Medical Education

Hasan Kaviani; Afshin Mousavi Chelak

Volume 15, Issue 1 , Autumn 2018

http://dx.doi.org/10.5812/sdme.74118

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Objectives Considering the contradictory evidence on the effectiveness of educational technologies, this meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the impact of these technologies on ... Read More Objectives Considering the contradictory evidence on the effectiveness of educational technologies, this meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the impact of these technologies on medical education. Data Sources This meta-analysis was conducted based on secondary analysis methods. The analysis included experimental and semi-experimental studies on the effectiveness of educational technologies in the medical education of Iran. The census sampling method was applied in this study, and 54 studies were identified as relevant based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. For data collection, a researcher-made checklist consisting of three sections, i.e., bibliographic information, methodological information, and findings, was completed. Finally, the Comprehensive Meta-Analysis (CMA) software was used for analysis of data. Results Among different educational technologies, multimedia education, E-learning, and computer-mediated learning using compact discs and software packages had significant effects on medical education; therefore, use of these technologies was effective in medical education. According to our findings, multimedia education (effect size, 1.793) was considered to be the most influential virtual technology in medical education. In general, all educational technologies were effective in the medical education of Iran; however, their effectiveness was insubstantial. Considering the area under the normal curve, the average effectiveness of educational technologies was 63% higher in the virtual education groups, compared to the controls without virtual education. Conclusions One of the most important issues in medical education and training is preparation of an engaging learning environment for students, which can be realized through a variety of educational technologies. However, for optimal effectiveness, complementary use of virtual technologies along with traditional methods or their integration in other educational approaches is suggested.

4. Correlation of Motivational Beliefs and Cognitive and Metacognitive Strategies with Academic Achievement of Students of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

Ali Asghar Hayat; Majid Amiri Gharghani; Ahad Amiri Gharghani

Volume 15, Issue 1 , Autumn 2018

http://dx.doi.org/10.5812/sdme.81169

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Background Success and academic achievement are among the most important goals of both students and educational systems. Researchers have examined the impact of different factors such ... Read More Background Success and academic achievement are among the most important goals of both students and educational systems. Researchers have examined the impact of different factors such as intelligence, personality, attitude, study habits, thinking skills and academic motivation on students’ academic performance. Objectives The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship of motivational beliefs and cognitive and metacognitive strategies with students’ academic achievement. Methods In this descriptive - analytic cross-sectional study, the statistical population included all medical and health students of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (1405 students), 250 of whom were selected according to the Levy and Lemeshow’s formula. After estimating the sample size, the stratified random sampling method was used. To collect data, Pintrich and de Groot’s motivated strategies for learning questionnaire (MSLQ) was employed. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation and independent -test. Results Among the components of cognitive learning strategies, comprehension (r = 0.1266, P < 0.10), and among the components of metacognitive learning strategies, the regulation component (r = 0.049, P < 0.05) had a significant positive correlation with academic performance. Among the components of motivational beliefs, the self-efficacy component (r = 0.173, P < 0.10) showed a significant positive correlation with academic performance. Based on the results of multiple regression analysis, only metacognitive learning strategies had the ability to predict the academic performance of the students. There was no significant difference between male and female students in any of the studied variables. Conclusions Based on the results, students who use more diverse cognitive strategies show better performance than others. Performance is more desirable among those who evaluate their understanding of the content of the course and make more efforts and have more perseverance (regulation) in the learning process. Students who believe in their abilities (self-efficacy) and reinforce these beliefs will have a better academic performance.

5. Critical Thinking Disposition in the First- and Last-Year Medical Students and its Association with Achievement Goal Orientation

Maryam Baniasad; Abdolhussein Shakurnia

Volume 15, Issue 1 , Autumn 2018

http://dx.doi.org/10.5812/sdme.85046

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Background Since medical students play an important role in public health system as well as the treatment of patients, the need for critical thinking in them is extensively felt. The ... Read More