1.A novel computer-based simulated learning environment in audiology with learning assistance: Preliminary findings
Ahmad Aidil Arafat Dzulkarnain ; Sarah Rahmat ; Ajune Wanis Ismail ; Ramli Musa ; , Mastura Badzis ; Tengku Zulaila Hasma Tengku Zam Zam
The Medical Journal of Malaysia 2019;74(2):168-173
Introduction: This paper describes the development and the
evaluation of a new Two-dimensional (2D) computer-based
(CB) Simulated Learning Environment (SLE) software for
routine audiology tests that comes with learning assistance
for audiology students. The aim of the study was to serve as
preliminary evaluation on the effectiveness of the new 2D
CB SLE audiology software among audiology students.
Materials and Methods: The development process of the
new 2D CB SLE includes, (i) the identification of common
errors made by students in the audiology clinic, (ii) the
development of five case simulations that include four
routine audiology tests incorporating learning assistance
derived from the errors commonly made by audiology
students and, (iii) the development of 2D CB SLE from a
technical perspective. A preliminary evaluation of the use of
the 2D CB SLE software was conducted among twenty-six
second-year undergraduate audiology students.
Results: The pre-analysis evaluation of the new 2D CB SLE
showed that the majority of the students perceived the new
2D CB SLE software as realistic and helpful for them in
achieving the course learning outcomes and in improving
their clinical skills. The mean overall scores among the
twenty-six students using the self-reported questionnaire
were significantly higher when using the 2D CB SLE
software than with the existing software typically used in
their SLE training.
Conclusions: This new 2D CB SLE software has the
potential for use by audiology students for enhancing their
learning.