| Autor: |
O'Brien TE, Wang W, Medvedev I, Wile MZ, Nosek TM |
| Zdroj: |
Medical Teacher; Dec2006, Vol. 28 Issue 8, p736-738, 3p |
| Abstrakt: |
Use of an audience response system (ARS) during lectures appears to promote active learning but its effect on exam performance has not been well studied. A computerized ARS was used during a Hematology/Oncology course for 148 second year medical students. The course exam scores of participants were compared with non participant exam scores. Each student's Hematology/Oncology exam score was also compared with his/ her end of Year 1 Comprehensive Exam score. A total of 78/148 students participated in the ARS. Mean course exam score was 81.9% for non participants and 85.8% for the students who used the ARS at least once. This mean increased progressively to 94.4% for the students who used the system most. A regression analysis showed a significant (p < 0.01) relationship between the level of participation with the ARS and Hematology/Oncology exam performance. There was no significant relationship (p > 0.1) between ARS participation and performance on the Year 1 Comprehensive Exam, arguing against a self-selection bias for better exam performers. The use of an ARS with lectures for medical students appeared to improve exam performance and promote active learning. Adjustments in the ARS will be needed to improve student participation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Databáze: |
Complementary Index |
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