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Education & Educational Research
Tanya Mitropoulos, Diana Bairaktarova, Scott Huxtable
Summary: This study investigates the impact of incorporating simple mechanical objects into individual problem-solving exercises in a thermodynamics course. The results show that students who had access to these objects performed better in problem-solving and comprehension of thermodynamics, with higher mechanical aptitude students benefiting the most.
JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING EDUCATION
(2023)
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Education & Educational Research
Rikke Borre Jacobsen, Klarke Boor, Karl Bang Christensen, Vilde Hansteen Ung, Jorn Carlsen, Ole Kirk, Morten Hanefeld Dziegiel, Elsebet Ostergaard, Per Rochat, Elisabeth Albrecht-Beste, Marjoes Droogh, Therese S. Lapperre, Fedde Scheele, Jette Led Sorensen
Summary: The study successfully validated D-RECT in a Danish setting and described and evaluated the educational climate among medical trainees. The overall educational climate was found to be positive, with Feedback receiving the lowest ratings and Supervision and Peer collaboration being evaluated highest.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
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Education & Educational Research
Lynnea M. Lopresto, Diana L. Cassady, Melanie S. Dove
Summary: This study evaluates factors associated with the quality of local school wellness policies (LSWPs) in low-income districts. The findings indicate that LSWP scores were generally average and district engagement in LSWP was low. It is important to integrate LSWPs into education frameworks to enhance district involvement.
JOURNAL OF SCHOOL HEALTH
(2023)
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Education & Educational Research
Kang An, Ruohan Zhang, Binlu Zhu, Liyun Liu, Jiayu Tang, Yiru Ma, Zengxiang Wu, Lin Zhang, Yi She, Dan Luo, Caizheng Li, Heting Li, Yuehua Ma, Weichang Shi, Qiaoli Su, Shuangqing Li
Summary: This study identified gaps in the teaching skills of GP transfer training trainers in China, indicating the need for targeted training programs to enhance their teaching competencies.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
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Education & Educational Research
Dong Chen, Fang Liu, Chongkuan Zhu, Chunling Tai, Yuhuan Zhang, Xiaoyu Wang
Summary: Adding an escape room game-based learning activity in a Gerontological Nursing course can improve nursing students' learning attitude and game flow experience.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
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Education & Educational Research
Xin Hu, Yitian Wang, Jian Li, Ping Qing, Xiao Yang, Jing Zeng, Li Min, Chongqi Tu
Summary: This study evaluates the feasibility and effectiveness of incorporating three-dimensional multimodality imaging (3DMMI) with a case-based learning (CBL) approach for postgraduate education in oncology orthopedics. The results show that the 3DMMI-CBL group outperformed the traditional CBL group in imaging diagnosis and theoretical knowledge of pelvic diseases. Student and teacher questionnaires also indicated higher scores for the 3DMMI-CBL group in various aspects of learning. Overall, the study demonstrates the potential feasibility and acceptability of the 3DMMI-CBL teaching method for postgraduates in pelvic bone tumor education.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
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Education & Educational Research
Tracey Parnell, Kate Fiske, Kellie Stastny, Sarah Sewell, Melissa Nott
Summary: Meaningful involvement of people with lived experience is an invaluable approach to education that facilitates the development of knowledge, skills and attitudes for collaborative, compassionate and person-centred healthcare practice. The purpose of this evaluation was to gather perspectives of health professional educators on an online learning resource that presents the lived experiences of people who have been consumers of the Australian mental health system. The results showed that the resource was well-received and perceived to be effective in achieving learning outcomes related to understanding the experiences of people with mental health issues.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
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Education & Educational Research
Nesreen A. Salim, Malik Sallam, Ra'ed Hisham Aldweik, Faleh A. Sawair, Aseel M. Sharaireh, Aref Alabed
Summary: The study found a discrepancy between knowledge and self-reported practices regarding communication abilities among Jordanian dentists. There are fundamental deficiencies in certain crucial areas of doctor-patient communication. Considering the significant role dentists play in oral health and prevention, communication skills should be a top educational priority for them.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Hakimeh Vahedparast, Mahasty Ganjoo, Farkhondeh Ghasemi, Leila Dehghani
Summary: This study investigated the effects of search as learning on scenario-based learning in nursing students. The results showed that students' scores on the conceptual maps significantly improved after searching, and there was a positive correlation between learning and the number of correct webpages, as well as between search time and the amount of learning. The study suggests that nurse educators should use search as learning as a tool to enhance students' awareness and develop their thinking skills. Further research is recommended to determine the effectiveness of this method with other educational methods.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Benjamin W. Chaffee, Jing Cheng, Elizabeth T. Couch, Bonnie Halpern-Felsher
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, remote instruction was associated with lower academic self-efficacy, school connectedness, and higher odds of mental health problems and substance use compared to in-person instruction. Schools should be cautious in relying too heavily on remote instruction to mitigate these adverse impacts under future emergencies.
JOURNAL OF SCHOOL HEALTH
(2023)
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Education, Scientific Disciplines
Zakia Dimassi, Lea Chaiban, Nathalie K. Zgheib, Ramzi Sabra
Summary: This study examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on medical education and explores the changes in delivery methods. The participants comment on the advantages and disadvantages of online education, emphasizing its effectiveness for knowledge transfer but also highlighting negative effects on social learning, interpersonal relationships, and clinical education. They express the importance of in-person education for most educational goals and predict the introduction of novel content in telemedicine and social medicine, as well as potential changes in students' roles and responsibilities.
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Education, Scientific Disciplines
Nader Raafat, Alexander D. Harbourne, Kajal Radia, Myles J. Woodman, Catherine Swales, Kate E. A. Saunders
Summary: Klark, an online medical education tool, was found to enhance students' confidence and competence in history-taking. Majority of participants reported that Klark was helpful and impactful, and expressed willingness to recommend it to others. Additionally, students' performance in Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) stations improved after using Klark.
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Jung Han, Euisuk Sung, Todd Kelley, John Geoffrey Knowles
Summary: There is a notable shift towards prioritizing the teaching of engineering design within K-12 education, coupled with a strong recommendation for engineering design-based integrated STEM education. This study presents a model lesson to showcase the integration of interdisciplinary problem-solving skills within a rural setting. The findings highlight the importance of domain-integrated instructions for effective implementation of engineering design in K-12 education.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF SCIENCE MATHEMATICS AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
(2023)
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Education, Scientific Disciplines
Blanca Ariadna Carrillo-Avalos, Iwin Leenen, Juan Andres Trejo-Mejia, Melchor Sanchez-Mendiola
Summary: This study reviewed the literature on validity frameworks, integrated elements from different models, and proposed an integrated approach. This approach can provide guidance for the use of validity evidence in applied settings, and is of great importance for health professions education.
TEACHING AND LEARNING IN MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Charlotte E. Rees, Corinne Davis, Van N. B. Nguyen, Dominic Proctor, Karen L. Mattick
Summary: Realist evaluation is increasingly used in health professions education research to understand the effectiveness of educational interventions, and realist interviewing plays a crucial role in this process. This article aims to provide guidance on conducting, reporting, and critiquing realist interviews in the field.
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Substance Abuse
Robert G. Lachausse, Esther Lee, Jessica Ducsay
Summary: This study demonstrates the use of zero-inflated negative binomial regression models to examine the excessive zeros in drug use frequency among youth. The findings suggest that perceptions of parental disapproval are a better predictor of marijuana use, and perceived harm is related to marijuana use.
JOURNAL OF DRUG EDUCATION
(2023)
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Education & Educational Research
Salma S. Alrawa, Ammar Elgadi, Esraa S. A. Alfadul, Shahd Alshikh, Nazik Hammad, Abdelhafeez Abdelhafeez
Summary: This study aimed to assess undergraduate oncology education in Sudan public medical schools. It found that medical students had limited exposure to oncology, but a massed curriculum was associated with formal assessment of oncology-related competencies and better exposure to some disciplines.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
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Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
James Giancaspro, Diana Arboleda, Nam Kim, Seulki Chin, Jennifer Britton, Walter Secada
Summary: This study aimed to develop and evaluate a guided instructional activity using augmented reality (AR) technology to improve undergraduate engineering students' understanding of distributed forces. The results suggest that a guided AR activity can be more effective in improving student learning outcomes than traditional problem-solving.
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Jessica R. Deters, Marie C. Paretti, Logan A. Perry, Robin Ott
Summary: This study contributes to research on workplace preparation by exploring how new graduates describe being prepared for engineering work. The study applied secondary analysis to data from the multi-institution Capstone To Work (C2W) project and used thematic analysis to explore new engineers' descriptions of preparedness.
JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Biology
Diego Corrochano, Daniel Zuazagoitia, Marcia Eugenio-Gozalbo, Lidon Monferrer, Ines Ortega-Cubero, Aritz Ruiz-Gonzalez, Lourdes Aragon
Summary: This study investigated pre-service teachers' mental models of the nature of soil through three different approaches: phenomenographic analysis, categorization of labelled-drawings, and analysis of questionnaire responses. Based on the analysis, four explanatory categories were identified, with the structural category being the most represented. The findings revealed that while students had some understanding of soil composition, their understanding of its origin and degradation processes was limited. The study highlighted the importance of using diverse approaches to comprehend students' conceptions and epistemic models of soil.
JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
