PeerWise: A solution for all medical schools? (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca Robyn Best ◽  
Jason Leo Walsh ◽  
Paul Denny ◽  
Benjamin Howell Lole Harris
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Positive Feedback ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Medical Schools ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
High Demand ◽  
Self Directed Learning ◽  
American University ◽  
American University Of Beirut ◽  
Directed Learning

UNSTRUCTURED There is a high demand for single best answer question banks at UK medical schools for the purpose of revision. PeerWise is an online platform that allows students to write, answer and discuss SBA questions pertaining to their course. It is unclear whether students from all cohorts at all medical schools will engage with PeerWise as a revision tool. PeerWise was introduced to cohorts of junior and senior medical students at Cardiff University and junior medical students at the American University of Beirut (AUB). Qualitative data were collected from these cohorts regarding their opinions of using the platform. Junior medical students at Cardiff University engaged well with PeerWise and gave positive feedback about using the site. However, senior medical students at Cardiff University and junior medical students at AUB did not engage with the question bank. Crowded schedule, access to other revision resources and use of PeerWise not being mandatory were identified as reasons for this lack of engagement. We recommend targeting introductory PeerWise sessions to large junior cohorts, establishing this learning method early in curricula where there is a large self-directed learning component, where is has proven to be very successful.

scholarly journals Medical students’ pattern of self-directed learning prior to and during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic period and its implications for Free Open Access Meducation within the United Kingdom

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 5
Author(s):  
Jack Barton ◽  
Kathrine Sofia Rallis ◽  
Amber Elyse Corrigan ◽  
Ella Hubbard ◽  
Antonia Round ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Open Access ◽  
Medical Schools ◽  
Study Time ◽  
Independent Study ◽  
Free Text ◽  
Self Directed Learning ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Directed Learning

Purpose: Self-directed learning (SDL) has been increasingly emphasized within medical education. However, little is known about the SDL resources medical students use. This study aimed to identify patterns in medical students’ SDL behaviors, their SDL resource choices, factors motivating these choices, and the potential impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on these variables.Methods: An online cross-sectional survey comprising multiple-choice, ranked, and free-text response questions were disseminated to medical students across all 41 UK medical schools between April and July 2020. Independent study hours and sources of study materials prior to and during the COVID-19 pandemic were compared. Motivational factors guiding resource choices and awareness of Free Open Access Meducation were also investigated.Results: The target sample was 75 students per medical school across a total of 41 medical schools within the United Kingdom (3,075 total students), and 1,564 responses were analyzed. University-provided information comprised the most commonly used component of independent study time, but a minority of total independent study time. Independent study time increased as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic (P<0.001). All sub-cohorts except males reported a significant increase in the use of resources such as free websites and question banks (P<0.05) and paid websites (P<0.05) as a result of the pandemic. Accessibility was the most influential factor guiding resource choice (Friedman’s μrank=3.97, P<0.001).Conclusion: The use of learning resources independent of university provision is increasing. Educators must ensure equitable access to such materials while supporting students in making informed choices regarding their independent study behaviors.

Assessing knowledge and practice of self-directed learning among medical students, UNIMAS

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 303-307
Author(s):  
Myat San Yi ◽  
Khin Than Yee ◽  
Soe Lwin ◽  
Mya Mya Thwin ◽  
Win Thura Win ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Self Directed Learning ◽  
Directed Learning ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

scholarly journals SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING IN EFL DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC: AN ANALYSIS OF TEACHER’S PERCEPTIONS AND STUDENTS’ LEARNING AUTONOMY

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 93
Author(s):  
Gede Setia Wahyudi ◽  
Luh Putu Artini ◽  
Ni Nyoman Padmadewi
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Teacher Perception ◽  
Self Directed Learning ◽  
Tenth Grade ◽  
High Knowledge ◽  
Directed Learning ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Perception Of Self ◽  
Teacher's Perception

The focus of this research was to analyze the teacher's perception of self-directed learning, to observe activities assigned by the teacher in implementing self-directed learning, and to identify self-directed learning components from the activities assigned by the teacher. The embedded mixed-method was used as a design in which the more dominant was qualitative data rather than quantitative data. SMA Negeri 4 Singaraja was chosen as the research setting and one English teacher who teaches in the tenth-grade at this school was chosen as the subject in this study. The researcher, self-rated questionnaire, observation table, and identification table were used as instruments in this research. The self-rated questionnaire showed that the teacher-rated himself to have high knowledge of self-directed learning but in fact, the observation shows that the teacher was not able to implement well that knowledge into online learning. The data showed the mismatch between teacher perception and activities of self-directed learning assigned to students in online learning. 

scholarly journals Penerapan Self-Directed Learning Melalui Sistem PBL Pada Mahasiswa Fakultas Kedokteran di Asia: Suatu Kajian Literatur

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 133
Author(s):  
Nur Meity ◽  
Titi Savitri Prihatiningsih ◽  
Efrayim Suryadi
Keyword(s):  
Medical Student ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Human Resources Management ◽  
World Federation ◽  
Self Directed Learning ◽  
Learning Readiness ◽  
Medical Specialties ◽  
Life Long Learning ◽  
Directed Learning ◽  
The Right

Background: Medical student need to develop self-directed learning skills in order to promote life-long learning skill which important for medical professionality.  Rate of progression and innovation in science along with future medical world challenge incresingly strengthen self-directed learning and life-long learning as something that need to be noted.  The importance of SDL can be discerned   when American Board of Medical Specialties and World Federation for Medical Education put it as something that need to be evaluate in medical student during their time of study. The aims of this study is to gain explanation about self-directed learning implementation through PBL system and self-directed learning readiness in medical institutions in Asia.Method: This study is a literature review, that is a study been held by searching, collect, analyze and summarize a number of articles concerning  self-directed learning implementation through problem-based learning to medical students in Asia.Results: Self-directed learning readiness medical students in Asia is found inferior, especially in first year students. In addition, self-directed learning implementation for Asian context, found  that influence of lecturer exceedingly intense, where the right insight of self-directed learning will have an impact to succeed it implementation. Moreover, self-directed learning acquaintance have to be accompanied with accurate human resources management as well as support of facility and infrastructure, where the successfulness of self-directed learning implementation required entailment  and commitment of all party.

scholarly journals Library Usage by the Medical Students of a Tertiary Medical College in Chattogram

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-42
Author(s):  
Maliha Ata ◽  
Rozina Hoque ◽  
Asma Mostafa ◽  
Happy Rani Barua
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Self Directed Learning ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Self Study ◽  
Directed Learning ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Medical Student Learning ◽  
College Library

Background: The medical college library plays an important role in enhancing theacademic achievements of medical students. In order to improve the quality oflibrary services this study provided an assessment of the impact of the libraryservices on undergraduate medical student learning behavior. Materials and methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive type of study. Thestudy used a self-designed questionnaire. The study sample was 200 undergraduatemedical students. The questionnaire was administered to them at the end of theirlecture class. Results: The primary reason for going to the library was self study (68%) refer text(37%) and group study (36%). Only 38.55% of the respondents visited the library ona daily basis, 50.5% students visit library when necessary and 10.5% student uselibrary 2-3 times a week. All students (100%) are aware about availability of textbooks in the library. 60.5% students know that journals are available in their library,52% know about dictionaries, 56.55% know of having internet, 62.5% students knowthat computers are available in library. 46.5% students said that their internet ofinstitutional library is somewhat helpful. Noise (67.5%), insufficient space (66%),lack of interent access (46%) and lack of computers(44.5%) might have negativeinfluence on the students in library visit. Conclusion :The study suggested that fulfillment of more needs to be done topromote self directed learning. The usage of library, its resources and services needto be increased. Chatt Maa Shi Hosp Med Coll J; Vol.19 (1); January 2020; Page 38-42

scholarly journals Introduction of Group Discussion as a Teaching—Learning Method in Dissection Hall for the First MBBS Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 08 (02) ◽  
pp. 066-070 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehul Tandel ◽  
Daxa Kanjiya ◽  
Neeraj Vedi ◽  
Deepak Sharma ◽  
Praveen Singh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Group Discussion ◽  
Active Participation ◽  
Cooperative Interaction ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
Self Directed Learning ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Feedback Questionnaire ◽  
Directed Learning ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Academic Year

Abstract Background Human cadaveric dissection is considered as a core teaching tool and plays a major role in active learning process of students. However, students’ active participation and self-directed learning in dissection hall has declined over the period of time. Group discussion in dissection hall allows students to participate actively, engage in cooperative interaction, communicate effectively, and utilize self-directed learning. Therefore, group discussion has been introduced and assessed as a teaching-learning method in dissection with the aim of improving participation, learning, and communication skill of students in dissection hall. Methods This study was conducted on 100 students of Pramukhswami Medical College, Karamsad, Anand, Gujarat, India, during the 2018–2019 academic year. Students were divided in 10 groups for dissection. Group discussion was introduced as a teaching-learning method and assessed during dissection. Data were collected through anonymous feedback and then statistically analyzed. Result There was significant increase in active participation of most students during dissection: 79% students rated this method as good or excellent; 51 to 74% students agreed that this method helped them in better understanding of subject, improving dissection skills and communication; and 68% students agreed that working in group is better as compared with traditional method of dissection. The Cronbach's alpha of feedback questionnaire was 0.816. Conclusion Students perceived that the group discussion during dissection not only helped in creating active participation and better understanding of subject but also helped improve learning, communication, and dissection skills.

scholarly journals FACEBOOK® GROUP USAGE TO SUPPORT FLIPPED-CLASSROOM LEARNING ON OCULAR TRAUMA

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 32
Author(s):  
Muhamad Reza Utama ◽  
Deny Yuliawan ◽  
Yoyo Suhoyo ◽  
Widyandana Doni
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Flipped Classroom ◽  
Ocular Trauma ◽  
Cognitive Engagement ◽  
Traditional Learning ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Self Directed Learning ◽  
Learning Readiness ◽  
Active User ◽  
Directed Learning

Background: Facebook has been acknowledged as an alternative media in supporting traditional learning activities. However, its potential in enhancing students’ cognitive engagement on flipped-classroom’ activities is still not much known. This study aims to measure undergraduate medical students’ cognitive engagement changes after joining an ocular trauma flipped-classroom’ Facebook group.Methods: This pre-experimental study was involving 45 third-year undergraduate medical students of Muhammadiyah Surabaya' University who were joining the ocular trauma flipped-classroom' Facebook group. Three cognitive engagement variables were measured before students were joining the group and after the flipped-classroom’ face to face session ended. Finally, metrics data of the group members’ activities, which had been collected using Facebook Insight, used to shown changes between the active and passive user.Results: All users’ (n = 45) cognitive engagement were rising significantly after join the Facebook group (motivation, p = 0,000; self-directed learning readiness, p = 0,000; knowledge towards ocular trauma topic, p = 0,000). Increase in average active user knowledge was 11.09 points higher than passive users. Self-efficacy aspect of the students’ learning motivation and self-management aspects of the students’ self-directed learning readiness were the most increased sub-components.Conclusion: Facebook group has the potential to improve students’ cognitive engagement on ocular trauma’ flipped classroom.  

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