Factors That Influence Educational Effectiveness and Learning Satisfaction in Biomedical Research Programs during Premedical School
10.17496/kmer.2018.20.1.32
- Author:
So Jung YUNE
1
;
Yong Sang PARK
;
Jung Ho CHO
;
Jong Min HAN
;
Hee Min HWA
;
Sang Yeoup LEE
;
Sunju IM
Author Information
1. Department of Medical Education, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea. sunjuim11@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Medical students;
Premedical education;
Program evaluation
- MeSH:
Busan;
Curriculum;
Education;
Education, Premedical;
Humans;
Learning;
Program Evaluation;
Students, Medical;
Students, Premedical;
Teaching
- From:
Korean Medical Education Review
2018;20(1):32-43
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Although student research programs have been implemented worldwide, research programs during premedical school have unique characteristics. The purpose of this study is to evaluate factors that influence the effects of premedical school research programs. Eighty second-year premedical students at Pusan National University were included in the study. Effect elements and influential factors were extracted through reference reviews and in-depth individual interviews. A Likert scale questionnaire was developed using the extracted elements and factors, and Cronbach's alpha coefficient was used to analyze the reliability of the survey. The mean value and the standard deviation for each question were calculated to evaluate education effectiveness and learning satisfaction, and the influence of each factor on effect was analyzed using correlation analysis. Students' research skills and knowledge were improved in the short term; however, interest in research or in a career as a researcher did not increase. Student interest, participation, and contributions were important factors. Among professors, passion, considerateness, and teaching method including the level of lesson were influential factors. Implementation of curriculum and support and guidance were influential as well, whereas evaluation system was not a factor. To improve student research programs, several factors that influence education effectiveness and learning satisfaction should be considered.
