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Favorable outcomes of using critical appraisal technique beside lecturing method for teaching theoretical sections.
- Source :
- Iranian Journal of Medical Education; Summer2011, Vol. 10 Issue 5, p1-8, 8p
- Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- Introduction: We aimed to assess the outcomes of critical appraisal method beside lecturing versus lecturing method regarding theoretical sections among the student of msc of nutritional science. methods: This semi-experimental study was undertaken on 8 students of nutritional science in two semesters during 2009-2010. Some sections were taught via using critique of original articles, but others were taught using exclusive lecturing method. We assessed student's Knowledge by using a written examination, attitude via a 5 item-questionnaire and Skill via writing a review paper. SPSS software was used to analysis of data and student t test was used to compare the scores in two sections. Results: The mean of knowledge, attitude and skill grades in post-test were significantly higher in the critical appraisal sections (18.1±4.2 vs 15.9± 3.5; P=0.03, 4.0±3.5 vs 1.0±0.2; P=0.02 and 18.5±2.5 vs 15.0±3.5; P=0.04, respectively). Conclusion: teaching the theoretical sections beside criticizing of papers improves the knowledge, attitude and skill grades. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- Persian
- ISSN :
- 16089359
- Volume :
- 10
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Iranian Journal of Medical Education
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 65460435