scholarly journals Evaluating the effectiveness of ‘MCQ development workshop using cognitive model framework —a pre-post study

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Rahila Ali ◽  
Amber Shamim Sultan ◽  
Nida Zahid
Keyword(s):  
Test Scores ◽  
Cognitive Model ◽  
Total Duration ◽  
P Value ◽  
Model Framework ◽  
Learning Capability ◽  
Participant Satisfaction ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Cognitive Levels ◽  
Post Test

Abstract A workshop on MCQ development using cognitive model framework was conducted for health educators from Aga Khan University (AKU) and other academic institutions. The aim was to develop the skill of preparing MCQs for assessing higher cognitive levels. A pre-post study was conducted, participant satisfaction was evaluated and pre–post test scores were used to assess learning capability of the workshop participants. Out of the 19 who attended the workshop, 16 participated in the pre- and post-tests and were included in the study through convenience sampling. The total duration of the study was six months. There was a significant difference in the overall pre-post test scores of the participants with a mean difference of -4.176 ± 4.83 (p value < 0.05). Continuous....  

scholarly journals Distribution of Pre and Post Test Score and the Level of Errors in Answering Questions in the Participants of Education and Nutrition Counseling Training in Non-communicable Diseases

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-38
Author(s):  
Supriyono Supriyono
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Test Scores ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
P Value ◽  
Nutrition Counseling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test

This study aims to evaluate the results of pre-test and post-test scores as well as the level of error in participants in education training and nutrition counseling in non-communicable diseases at the Batam health training center in 2016. This study was observational with a cross sectional approach. The population in this study used a saturated sample, where the sample used was the pre-test and post-test scores of all participants who attended the training, which were 30 respondents. To determine the relationship between variables using the Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test. The results of the analysis using the Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test between the pre-test and post-test values, obtained a Z value of -4.582 with a p value of .000 <0.05, so there is a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test values. The average pre-test with 30 questions given to participants was 53.56 with a standard deviation of 11.04. While the post-test average of 30 questions given to participants was 67.33 with a standard deviation of 9.45. There was a change of 13.78% of the participant's knowledge score before and after the training. From 30 questions, from pre-test to post-test there was a change in error rate as follows, 70% had an increase, 6.67% remained and 23.33% had a decrease.

scholarly journals ANATOMY PRACTICAL EXAMS

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (11) ◽  
pp. 1774-1779
Author(s):  
Brekhna Jamil ◽  
Shamilah Hafizi
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Test Scores ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Academic Scores

Objectives: To determine the effect of guided and minimally guided teachingmethods in acquiring practical skills in anatomy in Peshawar Medical College. Study Design:A randomized control trial. Setting: Peshawar Medical College, Peshawar. Period: March 2016to August 2016. Methods: 80 students of 2nd year MBBS who gave consent to participate in thestudy. Students were divided into control & intervention group. Each of the group consisted of40 students, respectively. OSPE was used as the tool of assessment in this study. Students ofboth groups appeared in Pre-test OSPE after which controlled group was given 2 weeks timeand were minimally guided for the selected anatomy dissection topics, however, interventiongroup spent 2 weeks under direct instruction and guidance of their teacher who was teachingthem in dissection classes the same topics. Post- test was carried out after the completion of the2 weeks time for both the groups. Cross over of the groups was done to minimize bias. Results:There were 20 males and 20 females in the intervention group that were matched according togender and academic performance with the control group. Pre-test scores of the control groupand the intervention groups were 6.15±2.69 and 5.05±1.75 respectively. The post test scoresof control and the intervention groups were (18.95±2.64 SD) and (19.20±2.25SD) respectively.Independent sample t test was applied to academic scores of OSPE of both the groups. Pvalue of 0.351 depicts that there was no significant difference between academic scores of boththe groups taught by guided and minimally guided teaching respectively. Thereby deducingthat guided and minimally guided are both good teaching and learning strategies. Further,paired sample t test was applied within respective groups to find out the difference in academicperformance between pre and post OSPE test scores, p value of <0.007 & 0,031 was obtainedrespectively which was signifying & further proving that both teaching methodologies werecomparable. Conclusion: It is concluded that guided and minimally guided teaching strategiesare equally effective in small group anatomy classes.

Employing Personal Reading Logs through Short Stories to Enhance Students’ L2 Reading Comprehension Achievement

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Eliyas Sulaiman Mohandas ◽  
Nik Mastura Nik Ismail Azlan ◽  
Salwa Othman ◽  
Muhammad Aizat Azhari
Keyword(s):  
Short Stories ◽  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
P Value ◽  
L2 Reading ◽  
Reading Score ◽  
Paired Samples ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
L2 Reading Comprehension

This study aims to investigate whether the use of six selected short stories throughout the duration of a 14-week course could enhance students’ reading comprehension achievement at the end of the semester. Out of the six short stories read, three were chosen as in-class assignments known as ‘Personal Reading Logs’ (hereafter, PRLs). One group of semester two Diploma students taking a reading skills course was selected through a convenience sampling method. A pre-test was conducted by having the students answer a past semester reading quiz of which the results would then be compared to their post-test (final reading exam) results. A paired samples t-test revealed no significant difference in the reading scores of the pre-test and the post-test, t (17) = -.265, p > .05. Since the p-value was bigger than 0.05, this indicated that the mean reading score of the post-test (M = 50.556) was not significantly higher than the mean reading score of the pre-test (M = 49.722). Therefore, the null hypothesis which stated that there was no difference in the mean score of the pre-test and post-test was retained. Overall, the result refuted the findings of other studies promoting the effectiveness of using short stories to enhance L2 reading comprehension achievement.

Educational intervention to improve palliative care knowledge among informal caregivers of cognitively impaired older adults

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Hyunjin Noh ◽  
Lewis H. Lee ◽  
Chorong Won
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Palliative Care ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Test Scores ◽  
Informal Caregivers ◽  
Cognitively Impaired ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Seriously Ill

Abstract Objective Lack of palliative care knowledge among caregivers may pose an access barrier for cognitively impaired older adults, who may benefit from the specialized care. Therefore, this study aims to examine the effectiveness of an educational intervention in improving palliative care knowledge among informal caregivers of cognitively impaired older adults. Method Using a one-group, pre- and post-test intervention design, this study implemented an individual, face-to-face educational intervention with an informational brochure for 43 informal caregivers of chronically or seriously ill older adults (50+) with cognitive impairment, recruited from communities in West Alabama. Their level of knowledge about palliative care was assessed by the Palliative Care Knowledge Scale (PaCKS). The pre- and post-test scores were compared by the Wilcoxon signed-ranks test, and the racial subgroup (Whites vs. Blacks) comparison was made by the Mann–Whitney U test. Results There was a statistically significant difference between the pre- and post-test scores (z = 5.38, p < 0.001), indicating a statistically significant effect of the educational intervention in improving palliative care knowledge among participants. There was a significant difference (U = 143, p < 0.05) between Whites and Blacks in the pre-test, which, however, disappeared in the post-test (U = 173.50, p > 0.05), suggesting that the amount of increased PaCKS scores were significantly greater for Blacks (Mdn = 9.50) than for Whites (Mdn = 4.00, U = 130.50, p < 0.05). Significance of results This study demonstrated that a one-time educational intervention can improve the level of palliative care knowledge among informal caregivers of chronically or seriously ill older adults with cognitive impairment, particularly among Black caregivers. Therefore, further educational efforts can be made to promote palliative care knowledge and reduce racial disparities in palliative care knowledge and its use.

A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Webinar on Knowledge Regarding the Strategies to Prevent Covid 19 among Nursing Students of SIIHS, Honavar, Uttara Kannada

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sagaya Arockiya Mary. A ◽  
Susai Mari.A ◽  
Wincy. C ◽  
Thirumurugan. M ◽  
Verginia Dsouza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Student Nurses ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sufficient Information ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test

Background: The one virus stumbled the whole universe is the novel corona virus and impacted physical, emotional and social health status of almost every individual in the world irrespectively. Since the existence of Covid-19 till now it is been noticed that student nurses also affected by this fatal viral infection during their clinical practice. Objectives: The study focused on evaluating the effectiveness of webinar on knowledge regarding the strategies to prevent Covid -19 among student nurses of SIIHS, Honavar, Uttara Kannada. The study aimed at enhancing the knowledge level and influences others through effective health teaching at clinical areas and even in community settings. Methodology: An evaluative approach with pre- experimental, non-randomized, one group pre and post-test research design was adapted. The sample size was 294, purposive sampling technique was adapted. Data collected through testmoz web page and webinar was conducted by google meet app for one week. Data analysed by descriptive and statistical methods (chi-square and z-test) and interpreted by graphs. Results: The findings show that in pre-test 10(3.41%) had poor, 127(43.19%) had average, 157(53.40%) Good and 00% excellent knowledge level whereas in post-test 00% had Poor, 59(20.06%) Average, 176(59.86%) Good and 59 (20.06%) had excellent knowledge level. The pre-test mean score was 23.1 (46.2 %.) and of post-test was 35.6 (71.2%). The computed z’-test value showing significant difference in the pre (x?1=23.1) and post-test (x?2=35.6) knowledge score (p=1.18357, < z= -5.1679, critical z score=-1.6449 ? =0.05 level of significance). Hence the p value is greater than the z value (p(x?Z) = 1.18357e-7), it indicates the webinar was effective and the null hypothesis (H0) is rejected. Conclusion: The study was concluded as the webinar was highly effective and influenced the participant to gain sufficient information on prevention and the spread of Covid 19. Hopefully this enables them to apply

scholarly journals Comparison of Virtual and Actual Education Models on the Learning of Internal Interns During the Pandemic of COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azadeh Mottaghi ◽  
Nazanin Alibeik ◽  
Shokoufeh Savaj ◽  
Behnam Shakiba ◽  
Raheleh Alimoradzadeh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Good Alternative ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Virtual Education ◽  
P Value ◽  
Educational Models ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Background: Following the outbreak of coronavirus and its impact on the educational process of medical students, attention was paid to e-learning due to importance of education and research. The aim of present study is to evaluation of virtual and actual education models on the learning of internal interns during the pandemic of COVID-19. Results: The mean±SD age of the participants was 24.9±2.3 years, 46% of participants were men and 54% of them live in dormitory. Results of study shows that difference of pre-test and post-test score with actual and virtual education models in the male and female is significantly different (P value=0.020). Virtual education for men and actual education for women have resulted in higher difference scores in pre-test and post-test. Actual and virtual education models were no different in academic achievements of participants. Thus, the scores obtained in 9 areas did not make a significant difference between the two types of educational models.Discussion: Virtual and actual education methods for internal interns were examined and the results showed that there is no significant difference between these two methods in student output. Given the conditions that have created by COVID-19 disease in the world, it seems that the use of virtual education can be a good alternative to educating medical students so that education does not stop.

scholarly journals Pelatihan Upaya Kesehatan Kerja Bagi Masyarakat Cipayung Kota Depok

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 605-610
Author(s):  
Azizah Musliha Fitri ◽  
Fajaria Nurcandra ◽  
Terry Yuliana Rahadian Pristya
Keyword(s):  
Test Scores ◽  
Residential Location ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
P Value ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Initial Survey ◽  
The Village

An initial survey that had been done  found that the location of the settlement where residents of cipayung lived was very close to the location of the Cipayung Landfill. The unhealthy environment tended to cause disease and any other health problems, so that efforts needed to be made to overcome this, one effort that could be done is training on health . This counseling activity was attended by 21 residents living in the village of West Bulak which is the closest residential location to the Cipayung landfill site. Wilcoxon test results on the pre-test and post-test scores of participants showed a P- value of 0.001 which means that there were differences in the level of knowledge of the participants after attending counseling. The average value of pre-test and post-test had a difference of 34.5 shows that counseling that has been carried out is able to increase knowledge.

scholarly journals Study On The Use Of Oral Drills And Role-Play Method In Improving Students’ Interactive Speaking Achievement

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-45
Author(s):  
Kelvri L. Sinambela ◽  
Debora Chaterin Simanjuntak
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Method ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Role Play ◽  
P Value ◽  
First Year ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Experimental Group

This study examines whether the use of Oral Drills and Role-Play method could improve students’ interactive speaking achievement. This study used quantitative research using pre-experimental method with one group pre and posttest design. The study was conducted in SMP Advent II, Setia Budi, Bandung. The participants of this study were 30 students from the first year students at SMP Advent II Setia budi, Bandung as the sample and they were grade VII at SMP Advent II Setia Budi, Bandung. This study used one experimental group as the sample. A pre-test and post-test were done. The experimental group was given treatment (Oral Drill and Role-Play Method). The data gathered was then statistically calculated and analysed. According to the interpretation, if p Value (Sig.) ≤ 􀟙 (0.05) then HA is accepted and H0 is rejected and If p Value (Sig.) ≥ 􀟙 (0.05) then H0 is accepted and HA is rejected. After calculating the data it was known that the p-value = 0.000 lesser than alpha 0.05. Result of the study showed that there is a significant difference in improving students’ interactive speaking achievement after using oral drills and role-play method.   Keywords: Interactive Speaking, Oral Drills, Role-Play Method

scholarly journals DAILY JOURNAL WRITING TO ENHANCE STUDENT'S WRITING SKILLS

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 27-35
Author(s):  
Ester Eveline Sihite ◽  
Debora Chaterin Simanjuntak
Keyword(s):  
Standard Error ◽  
Test Scores ◽  
Journal Writing ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Mean Difference ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Experimental Group

This study aims to enhance students’ writing skills through Daily Journal writing. This research was divided into three steps: giving pre-test, giving treatment (writing daily journal), and giving posttest. The result showed significant difference between control and experimental group. Experimental participants was improved through the writing of daily journal, and the score gained by participants showed that there was a significant effect on students’ writing skills. The achievements showed that the mean difference of post-test scores between the two groups was -.45433 and for the standard error mean was .03840 with pValue .050 (see Table 3), means that Ha is accepted and Ho is not accepted. It means, writing daily journal is strong enough to improve the students’ writing skills. Keywords: Journal Writing, Writing Skills, Daily Journal Variations

scholarly journals Teaching Vocabulary through Fly Swatter Game

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Hikmah Noerqori Saputra ◽  
Muhamad Sofian Hadi
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Test Scores ◽  
Quantitative Method ◽  
T Test ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Experimental Group

The study aimed to find out whether fly swatter game can give influence toward students’ vocabulary mastery. The subject of this study was grade VII-2 of SMPN 9 Tangerang Selatan in the academic year of 2018/2019, which consisted of 42 students. The method used in this study is a quantitative method with the design of the pre-experimental study. The data from pre-test and post-test were analyzed statistically using spss 16. The result of this study showed; the students’ pre-test mean score was 45.4 and the students’ post-test mean score was 86.6. The result of t-test was 21.55 and significant (2-tailed) was 0.00 < p (0.05). The hypothesis (H1) was accepted, which means there is a significant difference between pre-test and post-test scores of the experimental group. It can be concluded that applying fly swatter game in teaching vocabulary to 7th grade students of SMPN 9 Tangerang Selatan is effective.

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