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Confidence as a barrier to the use of problem-based learning in veterinary undergraduate students.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  22023983     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Problem-based or case-based learning is a popular method of instruction in clinical degrees such as veterinary science, nursing, and medicine. It is difficult, however, for students to adapt to this learning method, and this difficulty has been well described. The present study surveyed first-year undergraduate veterinary students at the University of Nottingham about the challenges they faced upon beginning problem-based learning sessions. A surprisingly large percentage of students (36% of females and 38% of males) reported a lack of confidence in speaking in front of the other students as a concern they experienced during their first term. Conversely, only 10% of the female students (and none of the male students) reported overconfidence as a problem. This is in contrast to the perceptions of the staff members who facilitated the sessions who reported that 14% of the students exhibited underconfidence and 14% exhibited overconfidence. The difference between the female and male students' responses as well as the difference between the perceptions of students and those of facilitators is statistically significant (G-test p<.05).
Authors:
Rachael E Tarlinton; Lisa Yon; Karl Klisch; Sabine Tötemeyer; Kevin C Gough
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of veterinary medical education     Volume:  38     ISSN:  0748-321X     ISO Abbreviation:  J Vet Med Educ     Publication Date:  2011  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-10-25     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7610519     Medline TA:  J Vet Med Educ     Country:  Canada    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  305-10     Citation Subset:  IM    
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