Level of self-efficacy among skill-based allied health students in the University of Santo Tomas-Enriched Virtual Mode of learning: A cross-sectional study

Autor: Donald G. Manlapaz, Cristine Rose S. Versales, John Micko A. Pazcoguin, Justin Jeremiah A. Ching, Marcela Joyce P. Bartolome, Samantha Lavin Da Silva, Kertlouie Gabriel Z. Edquila, Lara Francheska Fulo, Yvonne Geisel Benezet J. Male, Joey Patricia Y. Peña, Ramon Miguel C. Pineda
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, Vol 44, Iss 02, Pp 91-102 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 10137025
1876-441X
1013-7025
DOI: 10.1142/S1013702524500057
Popis: Background: Self-efficacy expresses a learner’s perception of how well they can do in the online academic setting. Although students’ academic successes can be measured by online learning self-efficacy, there is a scarcity of evidence targeted toward allied health students. Objective: The primary aim of this study is to determine the level of online self-efficacy among students from skill-based allied health programs. The secondary aim is to correlate online self-efficacy with age, sex, year level, and program of the students. Methods: This cross-sectional analytic study utilized the Online Learning Self-Efficacy Scale (OLSE) to determine students’ level of self-efficacy via a survey conducted with students who underwent the Enriched Virtual Mode of learning. Descriptive statistics was used to characterize the study participants, describe the level of self-efficacy, and compare the subscales of OLSE. Inferential statistics using Spearman’s rho was performed to determine the correlation. Results: A total of 117 respondents with a mean age ± SD of 20.59 ± 0.11 years old, predominantly female (71%) were included in the study. The students from allied health programs had an online self-efficacy overall mean score of 3.83 ([Formula: see text]; range 2.64–5.00) with the use of technology subscales weighted the highest mean score (4.24). Females have a higher average OLSE score ([Formula: see text], [Formula: see text]) compared to males. Significant correlation was found between OLSE scores to sex ([Formula: see text], [Formula: see text]) and year level ([Formula: see text], [Formula: see text]) while nonsignificant correlation was found between OLSE scores to the program ([Formula: see text], [Formula: see text]) and age ([Formula: see text], [Formula: see text]). Conclusion: Students of allied health programs generally have a very good level of online self-efficacy. This study assists educators in developing proactive strategies and approaches to promote students’ self-confidence across all domains and encourage them to adopt a dynamic remote learning-based approach. Educational institutions should use this opportunity to assess how well they have implemented remote learning to ensure educational continuity, especially in times of crisis.
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