Comparison of the Effect of Direct and Distant Study Skills Training on Study Methods and Satisfaction of Kerman University of Medical Sciences Iran Undergraduate Students

Abstract

Background & Objective: Lack of conformity to study principles results in reduced level of human productivity and efficiency demoralization and loss of selfesteem boredom and disenchantment Effective studying like any other activity requires special skills The aim of this study was to compare the effect of direct and distant training of study skills on study methods and satisfaction of undergraduate students of Kerman University of Medical Sciences Iran Methods: This interventional study was conducted on 80 new entrants to the undergraduate program of Kerman University of Medical Sciences in 2013 Students completed a questionnaire before and after the training The data were analyzed using independent and paired ttests in SPSS software Data were expressed as central and distribution indicators and descriptive tables Results: The mean scores of study skills and satisfaction were significantly different in both elearning and workshop groups after the intervention (P < 0001) The elearning group achieved higher scores compared to the workshop group Furthermore the subcategories of study skills were significantly increased in the elearning group compared with the workshop group after the intervention (P < 0001) Conclusion: Although both methods improved the students study skills the results revealed that elearning had a more significant effect on their skills The results of this study also showed the positive effects of participating in a study skills training program on the students satisfaction It is therefore suggested that due to students interest in electronic tools elearning be included in the training of new entrants to the undergraduate students programs

Keywords

• study skills
• satisfaction
• direct and distant education