scholarly journals Facilitando el abordaje de delirium y síndrome de caídas mediante Aprendizaje Basado en Problemas en estudiantes de pregrado de Medicina en una universidad colombiana

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-65
Author(s):  
Miguel Oswaldo Cadena-Sanabria ◽  
Sonia Ortiz Ruiz ◽  
Sergio Eduardo Serrano Gomez
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Cognitive Skills ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Collaborative Work ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Short Rotation ◽  
Work Skill ◽  
Written Test ◽  
Capacity Performance ◽  
De Medicina

Introducción La formación de Geriatría en pregrado en Colombia aún es limitada. El corto tiempo de rotaciones obliga a adoptar estrategias didácticas eficientes. Se diseñó un estudio para evaluar el desarrollo de competencias mediante una estrategia de aprendizaje basado en problemas (ABP) comparado con la metodología tradicional. Metodología Estudio experimental, enfoque metodológico mixto. Estudiantes de pregrado que iniciaban rotación de Geriatría fueron aleatorizados a una estrategia de ABP (intervención) o de seminarios (control). Se definieron competencias para el abordaje de delirium y caídas/osteoporosis. El desarrollo de las competencias se evaluó a través de una Evaluación Clínica Objetiva Estructurada (ECOE) y prueba escrita. Resultados 18 estudiantes, edad media 21 (19-24). 55.6% mujeres. La prueba escrita final en el grupo ABP fue de 4.02 vs 3.02 en control (p0.0053). El puntaje ECOE en el grupo ABP fue de 2.72 vs 2.03 en control (p 0,0624). Solo 4 estudiantes (pertenecientes a ABP) aprobaron el ECOE. La competencia de trabajo interprofesional tuvo mayor desarrollo en el grupo ABP (3.58 vs 2.04 p 0.0051). La apreciación respecto a la realización de seminarios es que solo demanda conocimiento memorístico; el ABP fortalece el desarrollo de competencias cognitivas y trabajo colaborativo. Respecto a la técnica de evaluación ECOE se resaltó que enfrenta al estudiante a un ambiente más cercano al ejercicio profesional. Conclusiones El ABP favoreció un mayor desarrollo de competencias en Geriatría tanto en la prueba escrita como en el ECOE. Hubo una mejor resolución de las estaciones concernientes a capacidad de interrogatorio, realización de pruebas funcionales y trabajo interprofesional. Introduction Undergraduate Geriatrics training in Colombia is still limited. The short rotation time forces to adopt efficient teaching strategies. A study was designed to assess the development of skills through a problem-based learning strategy compared to the traditional methodology. Methodology Experimental study, mixed methodological approach. Undergraduate students who started Geriatrics rotation were randomized to an PBL strategy (intervention) or seminars (control). Skills were defined to address delirium and falls / osteoporosis. The development of skills was evaluated through OSCE and written test. Results 18 students, age media 21 (19-24). 55.6% women. The final written test in the PBL group was 4.02 vs. 3.02 in control (p0.0053). The OSCE score in the PBL group was 2.72 vs. 2.03 in control (p 0.0624). Only 4 students (belonging to PBL) approved the OSCE. The interprofessional work skill had greater development in the PBL group (3.58 vs. 2.04 p 0.0051). The appreciation regarding the realization of seminars is that it only demands memorial knowledge; PBL strengthens the development of cognitive skills and collaborative work. Regarding the OSCE evaluation technique, it was highlighted that the student faces an environment closer to the professional practice. Conclusions The PBL favored a greater development of skills in Geriatrics both in the written test and in the OSCE. There was a better resolution of the stations concerning interrogation capacity, performance of functional tests and interprofessional work.

Homework questions designed to require higher-order cognitive skills in an undergraduate animal physiology course did not produce desirable difficulties, testing effects, or improvements in information retention

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caitlin N Cadaret ◽  
Dustin T Yates
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Cognitive Skills ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Information Retention ◽  
Desirable Difficulties ◽  
Animal Physiology ◽  
Initial Learning ◽  
Retention Of Knowledge ◽  
Practical Exam

Abstract Studies show that retrieval practices such as homework assignments that are completed during the encoding phase of learning benefit knowledge acquisition and retention. In addition, desirable difficulties, which are strategies that intentionally create a greater challenge during initial learning to enhance encoding and retrieval pathways, also benefit learning long term. Our objective was to determine whether weekly homework questions intended to create desirable difficulties by requiring higher-order cognitive skills (HOCS) benefited students’ long-term retention of physiology concepts compared to questions designed to require lower-order cognitive skills (LOCS). Undergraduate students in a junior-level animal physiology course were presented information during weekly laboratory periods, and then required to complete retrieval practices in the form of online homework assignments 5 d after each lab. Homework questions were formatted per Bloom’s Taxonomy to require HOCS (i.e. level 4 or 5) or LOCS (i.e. level 1 or 2). Information retention was assessed the next week via performance on an in-class quiz and again at semesters’ end via performance on a final practical exam. We observed no differences in performance on the in-class quiz or final practical exam between students randomly assigned to complete homework with HOCS questions compared to LOCS questions. However, students that received homework with HOCS questions had decreased (P < 0.05) performance scores on 9 out of the 11 homework assignments compared to those receiving homework with LOCS questions. These findings indicate that desirable difficulties were not created by our HOCS homework questions because students receiving these more difficult retrieval practices did not achieve equal success on them. As a result, this attempt to create variations in cognitive demand did not enhance retention of knowledge in this study.

scholarly journals SPIRITUAL INTELLEGENCE

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramdani R
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Learning Goals ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Mathematical Concepts ◽  
Test Analysis ◽  
Initial Learning ◽  
Class Viii ◽  
Written Test

The ability of understanding mathematical concepts and was a math learning goals stated by the Ministry of Education, and was a very important aspect in learning mathematics. Lack of understanding of mathematical concepts students will affect the quality of student learning that result in low student achievement in school, it was also happening in SMP N Lembah Gumanti. Think Talk Write learning strategies was one alternative to improve the liveliness and creativity of students in learning.This research is a Quasi Experiment. The population in this study were students of SMP N Lembah Gumanti District. The samples in this study were students of class VIII 1 SMP N 3 Lembah Gumanti as experimental class and VIII 2 grade students as a class randomly selected controls. Instrument used was a written test. The data obtained were analyzed using ANCOVA test (analysis of Covariance).The results showed that the ability of understanding the overall concept and capable students who are taught by low initial learning strategy TTW higher than students taught with conventional learning.

scholarly journals El inglés en la medicina académica peruana

2020 ◽  
Vol 68 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
José Vásquez-Villalobos ◽  
Ricardo Vergara-Polo ◽  
Marioli Farro-Maldonado ◽  
Glenda Gutiérrez-Pérez ◽  
Adriana Herrera-Guzmán ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
English Proficiency ◽  
Proficiency Level ◽  
Medical Programs ◽  
De Medicina

Estimado editor:Después de leer con satisfacción el artículo “English proficiency level in Colombian undergraduate students of medical programs”,1 publicado por su distinguida revista y con cuyas conclusiones concordamos, quisiéramos profundizar en el tema y resaltar algunos aspectos mencionados en dicho editorial.Como mencionan Alonso et al.,1 ese es el primer estudio en Colombia que evidencia que más del 20% de graduados de las diferentes facultades de medicina poseen un nivel intermedio o alto en inglés. Este porcentaje debe ser mejorado no solo en Colombia, sino también en otros países de Latinoamérica como Perú, ya que, a pesar de que el español es el idioma oficial en la mayoría de países de la región, el dominio del inglés optimizaría el uso de herramientas útiles para el estudiante de medicina en relación con el desarrollo tecnológico y la investigación.2

The question of university graduates' employability: are the students aware of the employers' preferences

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pambas Tandika ◽  
Laurent Gabriel Ndijuye
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Cognitive Skills ◽  
University Education ◽  
University Graduates ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
The World ◽  
The University

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to university students' awareness of the employers preferred competencies and the educational level capable of readying them satisfactory for the demands of the world of work.Design/methodology/approachUsing a qualitative approach exploratory research design, data were gathered in an informal and unstructured manner, researchers identified undergraduate students' awareness of employers' preferred competencies of the graduates.FindingsUndergraduate students overestimated academic credentials while ignoring soft skills as employers' preferences. Nevertheless, they were worried about their capability to compete adequately when seeking employment despite identifying university level of education as the most appropriate for developing and enhancing their employability.Research limitations/implicationsThe study involved mostly second-year students from one college of the seven colleges constituting the University of Dodoma.Practical implicationsThere is a need for university education to integrate and emphasize the non-cognitive skills for adequately and holistically preparing future employees with adequate knowledge and skills to thrive in the world of work demands.Social implicationsThere likelihood that a lack of confidence would impact their participation in academia and work/job. Hence, lower down their productivity and inadequately contribute to social and national economic growth.Originality/valueThe value of these findings is that they identify, inform and can be used to enhance university education programming for improved graduate's employability.

The LOLA Strategy and E-Learning Knowledge Management

2011 ◽  
pp. 653-669
Author(s):  
Patricia Lupion Torres ◽  
Rita de Cassia Veiga Marriott
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
Collaborative Work ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Technological Changes ◽  
Construction Of Knowledge ◽  
New Knowledge ◽  
Learning Programs ◽  
E Learning

Economic globalisation and technological changes have led to one of the greatest challenges that education faces – the access to permanent education for all segments of society. In this scenario, there is a need for innovative e-learning methodologies that involve students in the construction of knowledge and make use of the technologies now available. In this chapter, we introduce knowledge management in the context of the Online Learning Lab (LOLA), a methodological proposal for collaborative learning. LOLA represents an advance on most e-learning programs as its methodological approach surpasses traditional proposals for knowledge reproduction and stimulates students to become more active, autonomous, responsible and investigative. The activities in LOLA, described below, give rise to ideas, paradoxes, discussions and the formulation of concepts, all leading to the production of new knowledge while involving students in individual and collaborative work.

Business Creation Based on Entrepreneurial Potential, Students' Characteristics and Gender

2016 ◽  
pp. 782-804
Author(s):  
Orlando Lima Rua
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
The Other ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Joint Analysis ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Entrepreneurial Characteristics ◽  
Business Creation ◽  
And Gender

The main goal of this article is the joint analysis of the dimensions of the entrepreneurial potential, students' entrepreneurial characteristics and gender of the Portuguese Polytechnic higher education students. For this purpose, we use a quantitative methodological approach, having applied a questionnaire to a sample of students enrolled in the entrepreneurship curricular unit of the School of Accounting and Administration (ISCAP), of the Polytechnic of Porto. Based on data collection from 227 undergraduate students in entrepreneurship from Portugal, the results allow us to conclude that personal desirability and students' entrepreneurial characteristics positively enhances the intention to start a business. On the other hand, perceived difficulties negatively enhances that intention. Finally, we've confirmed that the male students are more associated with intentions to start a business than female gender.

scholarly journals Using Traditional Methods for Collaborative Fieldwork in a Uranium Food Chain Study on Diné Lands in the US Southwest

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (17) ◽  
pp. 6886
Author(s):  
Christine Samuel-Nakamura
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Food Chain ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Collaborative Work ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Ecological Knowledge ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Tea Plants ◽  
Recruitment And Selection

Collaborative research between scientists and local community members is often required to collect needed study samples and inform the overall study. This is particularly true in Indigenous communities where local knowledge and practices are integral to data collection, analysis, and dissemination. This study reports on a traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) collaborative methodological approach utilized for data collection in this unique community. In collaboration with Diné (Navajo) tribal harvesters and leaders in northwestern New Mexico, participants were recruited utilizing chain-referral recruitment and selection from a preexisting cohort. The research examined the extent of metal(loid) contamination in the primary food chain in a uranium (U) mining impacted area. Key food chain items (sheep, squash, herbal tea plants), water, and livestock forage samples were collected and determined for metal(loid)s (cesium, cadmium, molybdenum, lead, thorium, U, vanadium, arsenic, and selenium). This paper reports on the five-step process employed that involved local Diné food harvesters incorporating indigenous TEK and practices with Western science-based knowledge and practices. The five steps of harvest-based monitoring are: (1) identify goal and research questions, (2) design the study according to Diné and scientific protocols, (3) determine respective collaborative roles during fieldwork, (4) implement the fieldwork, and (5) analyze and disseminate the findings. Collaborative work supported constructs of respectfulness, trust, kinship, enhanced communication, and provided better understanding of contamination by researchers, community members, and leaders. The study allowed for the collection of baseline data and realistic reassessment goal recommendations for the future.

scholarly journals Perception and Attitude Toward Self-Regulated Learning of Thailand’s Students in Educational Data Mining Perspective

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (09) ◽  
pp. 34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wongpanya Sararat Nuankaew ◽  
Pratya Nuankaew ◽  
Direk Teeraputon ◽  
Kanakarn Phanniphong ◽  
Sittichai Bussaman
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Learning Styles ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Educational Data Mining ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Self Regulated Learning ◽  
Regulated Learning ◽  
Modern Learning

The Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) strategies can be the best. It can be achieved by a sub-goal that will be more important in the younger generation. This paper proposes the process of developing factors (attributes) which are related to the development of learning styles through self-regulated strategies. The objectives of this paper are (1) to study the perception and attitude toward the attributes of students with self-regulated learning of the students in higher education, and (2) to find the level of acceptance towards the factor of SRL using applied statistics and machine learning technology. The results show that two tools have proved the respondents and the factors of SRL in the accepted level. Besides, the results found that Thai higher education students still focus on formal learning, which conflicts with the behavior and us-age of Internet and telephone in the classroom. In future work, the author is committed to develop and apply a self-regulated learning strategy model with a combination of collaborative learning strategies of blended learning. Also, it supports undergraduate students in analyzing the factors and studying the behavior patterns of learners in suitable modern learning.

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