Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences
Development Strategies in Medical Education
2383-2185
2588-2686
3
2
2016
10
1
The study of English Educational Needs of Students Studying in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences: Students\' perspective
1
13
FA
Zahra
Akbari
akbari@mng.mui.ac.ir
Y
Abstract
Introduction: The emergence of ever-growing need for the global demand of English for Specific Purposes (ESP). The researcher investigated the study of english educational needs of students studying in isfahan university of medical sciences: students' perspective.
Methods: The population of this applied descriptive survey included the students of the faculty of Management and Medical Informatics (82) who had passed their English courses and the graduates (32). Both groups were selected randomly. Data collection instrument was a researcher-made questionnaire whose validity and reliability had been confirmed. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics tests.
Results: Totally, the mean of English educational needs from the students' viewpoints (71.8±10.6) was meaningfully (P Value<0.001) more than that from the employees' viewpoints (59.7±9.3). The need to English knowledge was mentioned beyond average. There was a meaningful relationship between the students' field of study and their English educational needs (P Value =0.004).
Conclusion: The findings revealed that the students' needs and the employees' needs had overlap to some extent. Students' needs in the related fields of study were not limited to reading comprehension and the students in different fields of study also mentioned listening, writing and speaking skills as their priorities.
Citation: Akbari Z. The Study of English Educational Needs of Students Studying in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences: Students' Perspective. Journal of Development Strategies in Medical Education 2016; 2(3): 1-13.
Educational Needs, Employees, English, Need Assessment, Para-Medicine, Students.
http://dsme.hums.ac.ir/article-1-99-en.html
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Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences
Development Strategies in Medical Education
2383-2185
2588-2686
3
2
2016
10
1
The Relationship between Mental Health and Achievement Motivation among the Students of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
14
24
FA
Mohammad Bagher
Akbarpoor zanghalani
depmba60@yahoo.com
N
Saeid
khodayari shouti
tmu90et@mail.com
Y
Asghar
Malekzadeh
vatanshut90@gmail.com
N
Abstract
Introduction: The main objective of this study was to evaluate the student’s mental health of Tabriz Medical Sciences University and its relationship with achievement motivation during 2013-2014.
Methods: This was a correlational and predictive study that was conducted on 300 students (150 females, 150 males) among all the students studying in the school, during 2013-2014. To collect the data, the Goldberg General Health and Hermance Achievement Motivation questionnaires were used. Using correlation statistics the obtained data was analyzed by SPSS program version 18.
Results: Results showed that subjects in this study had a relatively good mental health status and achievement motivation. But there were some differences among students of different fields and gender. A difference was observed in achievement motivation, but this difference was not significant in mental health. Considering different fields of study, there were significant differences in achievement motivation, but there was no significant difference in mental health.
Conclusion: Totally the people involved in educational systems can develop the other variables by providing a favorable environment for the growth and development of the desired variables.
Citation: Akbarpoor zanghalani MB, khodayari shouti S, Malekzadeh A. The Relationship between Mental Health and Achievement Motivation among the Students of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences. Journal of Development Strategies in Medical Education 2016; 2(3): 14-24.
achievement motivation, field of study, gender, mental health.
http://dsme.hums.ac.ir/article-1-57-en.html
http://dsme.hums.ac.ir/article-1-57-en.pdf
Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences
Development Strategies in Medical Education
2383-2185
2588-2686
3
2
2016
10
1
Assessment of Uncivil Behaviors of Teachers and Students in Nursing and Midwifery faculties of Shahrekord
25
37
FA
leila
Rafiee Vardanjani
rafiee.leila@yahoo.com
Y
Neda
Parvin
np285@yahoo.com
N
Zahra
Shafiee
rafiee.leila@yahoo.com
N
Faranak
Safdari Dehcheshmeh
rafiee.leila@yahoo.com
N
Abstract
Introduction: The aim of this study was determining the uncivil behaviors of teachers and students, in nursery and midwifery schools of Shahrekord in 2016.
Methods: This cross-sectional study used a questionnaire containing questions on uncivil behavior (disruptive and threatening). Participants were 20 teachers and 150 students of Nursing and Midwifery department of Shahrekord university of Medical Sciences from three fields (nursing, operating room and midwifery). The collected data was analyzed in the form of mean, standard deviation, percent and frequency and analytical tests such as Pearson, chi-square and Phi.
Results: The average age of the fifty participants from each field of study was 54/4 ± 06/22 years. Of the 20 professors participating in the study, 90% were female and the average age was 38/9 ± 43/43 years. According to the findings, the participants thought the prevalence of uncivil behaviors was moderate. Professors found students more responsible for such behaviors (40% vs. 60%) while students believed both groups of participants were guilty.
Conclusion: Although the frequency and severity of uncivil behaviors by students and teachers were not considerable, but due to the negative effects of such behaviors in learning and teaching environments, appropriate strategies to improve learning environments is highly necessary.
Citation: Rafiee Vardanjani L, Parvin N, Shafiei Z, Safdari Dehcheshmeh F. Incivility Behaviour Training of Teachers and Students in Nursing and Midwifery Department of Shahrekord. Journal of Development Strategies in Medical Education 2016; 2(3): 25-37.
Incivility, Student, Teacher
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Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences
Development Strategies in Medical Education
2383-2185
2588-2686
3
2
2016
10
1
Why Medicine? Take a Look at the Motivating Factors of Choosing Medicine as a Field of Study in Students
38
46
FA
Keyvan
Ghasemi
N
Parvin
Rezaei gazaki
p.rezai1@gmail.com
Y
Abstract
Introduction: The aim of this study was to determine the motivating factors of selecting fields of study among the students in Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences.
Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. The data was collected through a questionnaire including questions about demographic information, the discipline and motivation. The questions also measured educational satisfaction. 146 students participated in the study. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square test, and Mann-Whitney and Pearson correlation coefficient.
Results: The response rate to the questionnaire was 85%.83.. “Social status", "responsibility in business" and "personal interests’ had the most influence in selecting the field. Among the incentives, "Personal interest, especially in medicine," "social status" and "relationship with people” had the highest correlation with academic satisfaction (P Value =0.001).
Conclusion: According to results of this study Selection of Medicine as a field of study is correlated with its high social status and demand.
Citation: Ghasemi K, Rezaeigazki P. Why Medicine? Take a Look at the Motivating Factors for Factors of Choosing Medicine as Field of Study in Students. Journal of Development Strategies in Medical Education 2016; 2(3): 38-46.
Academic satisfaction, Career choice, Medicine, Motivation, Student
http://dsme.hums.ac.ir/article-1-121-en.html
http://dsme.hums.ac.ir/article-1-121-en.pdf
Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences
Development Strategies in Medical Education
2383-2185
2588-2686
3
2
2016
10
1
Strategies to Improve the Quality of Specialized Medical English Teaching
47
54
FA
Afsoon
Piroozan
piroozan.a@gmail.com
Y
Elham
Boushehri
elhamboushehri@yahoo.com
N
Abstract
Introduction: Medical students’ academic non achievements which eventually lead to their career challenges, originate from lack of English language proficiency. In this regard, this study aimed to summarize and recommend the influencing factors for promoting the quality of learning and teaching Medical English.
Methods: This was a review article. The key words were searched in the data bases of PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, Science direct, SID and Magiran. After inclusion of full papers and exclusion of abstracts and letters to editors from the 60 related papers that were published during the last ten years, 47 remained which were studied carefully and 29 were cited.
Results: The findings indicate that there are numerous facts which would directly or indirectly influence medical English learning and teaching, namely overcoming language barriers, reviewing medical English curricula, providing extracurricular programs to enhance both the teachers’ and students’ language proficiency, choosing optimal teaching materials, and modifying medical education context based on the needs of students.
Conclusion: it is concluded that teachers, textbook developers and educational authorities could improve the quality of learning and teaching by considering the influencing factors of medical English learning and teaching.
Citation: Piroozan A, Boushehri E. Strategies to Improve the Quality of Specialized Medical English Teaching Promoting. Journal of Development Strategies in Medical Education 2016; 2(3): 47-55.
English As a Foreign Language, English for Medical Purposes, Language Barriers, Medical Education
http://dsme.hums.ac.ir/article-1-123-en.html
http://dsme.hums.ac.ir/article-1-123-en.pdf
Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences
Development Strategies in Medical Education
2383-2185
2588-2686
3
2
2016
10
1
The Relationship between ICT Usage and Critical thinking (Case Study, Shahrkoord University of Medical Sciences)
55
62
FA
Shahab
Maleki
zaremohammad47@yahoo.com
Y
Zohreh
Sanisales
sanisales@yahoo.com
N
Abstract
Introduction: Using ICT in higher education is inevitable. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between ICT usage and critical thinking skills among students of Medical Sciences, Shahrkoord University of Medical Sciences in the year 2014-15.
Methods: This was a descriptive correlational study. The population comprised all students at the University of Shahrkoord Medical Sciences. The sample was selected by convenience sampling 130. In this study, two instruments were used; An ICT usage questionnaire validated by the experts. The reliability was confirmed through Cronbach's alpha. Critical thinking Ricketts Questionnaire was also applied. To analyze the data, descriptive statistics, inferential and Pearson correlation tests were applied using spss software, version 18.
Results: The results showed a positive correlation between the use of ICT and critical thinking (476/0 = r), which was significant (P Value=0/001).
Conclusion: According to the findings, the officials and executives of Medical Education are recommended to provide infrastructure for the use of ICT academically in an attempt to develop critical thinking skills in students.
Citation: Maleki SH, Sanisales Z. Regarding the use of ICT with critical thinking (Case study, Shahrkoord University of Medical Sciences). Journal of Development Strategies in Medical Education 2016; 2(3): 56-64.
Critical Thinking, ICT, Medical University.
http://dsme.hums.ac.ir/article-1-84-en.html
http://dsme.hums.ac.ir/article-1-84-en.pdf
Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences
Development Strategies in Medical Education
2383-2185
2588-2686
3
2
2016
10
1
An Assessment of Internal Evaluations in Departments of Basic Sciences in Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences 2015
63
74
FA
Foroozan
Sadeghimahalli
sadeghi.f.ph@gmail.com
Y
Fataneh
Amuei
fattane_amuei@yahoo.com
N
Sahar
Dabbaghi
sahar.dabbagh@gmail.com
N
Abstract
Introduction: Internal evaluation is necessary as a systematic process for improvement of education or research in universities. The aim of this study was to investigate the status of internal evaluation in departments of basic science in Mazandaran University of Medical Science.
Methods: This study was cross-sectional. Study was conducted in departments of basic science in Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences in 2015. The data was gathered by checklists and questionnaires which were based on eight standards. The results of this study were processed through descriptive tests using SPSS 16 software.
Results: The results showed that out of a total of 100 points, school of medicine with a score of 56% was in a relatively good state; Faculty of Pharmacy with a score of 70% was in a relatively good state; school of Dentistry with a score of 48% was in a disadvantaged state; Nursing and Midwifery with a score of 59% were in a relatively good state; School of Public Health with a score of 64%was in a relatively good state; Faculty of paramedical with a score of 55%was in a disadvantaged state.
Conclusion: By considering the total scores of internal evaluation conducted by the groups of schools, it is required to improve the quality of education by developing clear strategic objectives and action plans appropriate to the needs of all educational groups.
Citation: Sadeghimahalli F, Amuei F, Dabbaghi S. Study the Status of Internal Evaluation in Departments of Basic Medicine of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences 2015. Journal of Development Strategies in Medical Education 2016; 2(3): 65-75.
Departments of Basic Science, Mazandaran, The Status of Internal Evaluation,
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Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences
Development Strategies in Medical Education
2383-2185
2588-2686
3
2
2016
10
1
Investigating the Role of University Structural and Management Factors in Increasing Education-Oriented Research Projects from Faculty Members Point of View
75
83
FA
Yahya
Mohammadi
y_mohammady_29@yahoo.com
N
Leili
Khazaei
leila.khazaee@bums.ac.ir
Y
Abstract
Introduction: A faculty member in a medical university is infused with the responsibility to perform research. The majority of the faculties are inclined to conduct studies more in line with their specialty but less with regard to education, which is itself a major responsibility of them. Accordingly, this study examined the relationship between structural and managerial factors influencing the increase in educational research.
Methods: This is a descriptive, analytic study. The population included all the faculty members in Birjand University of Medical Sciences. Cochran formula was used to determine the sample size as 100 subjects who were selected by stratified random sampling method. To collect data, a 19-item researcher-made questionnaire was used, which had two subscales. Validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by experts, and its internal consistency was calculated as 81% by Cronbach's alpha. For data analysis, descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation, and frequency) and inferential statistics (t single sample, independent t-test, and ANOVA) were used. The significant level was considered at 0.05.
Results: The results showed that, respectively, the University structural (4.24±1.42) and University managerial (3.89±0.835) correlated with increase in education-oriented research projects. The role of each of the influential factors on research was sex-dependent (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: Structural and administrative reforms, as well as changes in policy research could lead to increased research in education.
Citation: Mohammadi Y, Khazaei Y. Investigating the role of University structural and management factors in increasing education-oriented research projects from faculty members point of view. Journal of Development Strategies in Medical Education 2016; 2(3): 76-84.
Faculty Members, Managerial Factors, Research On Education, Structural Factors,
http://dsme.hums.ac.ir/article-1-117-en.html
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