Setting School-Level Educational Goal and Objectives with the Modified Delphi Method.
- Author:
Jang Hee PARK
1
;
Ran LEE
;
Insook SOHN
Author Information
1. Department of Education, Ewha Womans University, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Chungju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Professional competence;
Educational objectives;
Delphi method;
Factor analysis;
Needs analysis
- MeSH:
Education, Medical;
Factor Analysis, Statistical;
Professional Competence;
Surveys and Questionnaires
- From:Korean Journal of Medical Education
2011;23(4):243-252
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to set the school-level educational goals and objectives, based on the needs analysis, by modified Delphi method. METHODS: A needs analysis and workshops were performed to establish educational goals and objectives. The needs analysis comprised 3 rounds of questionnaires and a panel and reference group that compared the results. Various workshops were held to set, outline, develop, and promote the educational goals and objectives and perform a satisfaction survey. RESULTS: In the needs analysis, we identified 8 keywords for 'ends' and 12 for 'means' with regard to educational goals and 25 keywords for educational objectives, which were summarized in 5 factors (categories). There were significant differences between the panel and reference groups. Through the workshops, we established new educational goal and objectives that met with high satisfaction among members. CONCLUSION: The developmental process with which the educational goals and objectives were established through a needs analysis and workshops was effective, efficient, and supportive in medical education.
