Factors Affecting Student Concentration in Classroom Among the Students in Kurdistan University of Medical Science

Abstract

Introduction: Focus is one of the most important educational and learning requirements so that distraction in the class is a common educational problem. The study endeavored to determine the factors affecting student concentration in the classroom among the students in Kurdistan University of Medical Science in the academic year 2021. Methods: The descriptive cross-sectional study conducted on 413 students of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences who were selected through convenience sampling method. The research instrument was a standard questionnaire about factors influencing concentration in the classroom. The data were analyzed by descriptive statistics. Results: The mean score of the factors related to the teacher, students, and environment were 3.35 ± 0.42, 2.99 ± 0.48, and 3.31 ± 0.55 respectively. The most influential factor for concentration in the classroom was the teacher's appropriate behavior with students (3.68 ± 0.60) and the least influential factor for concentration in the classroom was relying on the notetaking group (2.48 ± 1.06). Conclusion: Findings revealed that teacher's behavior has an important role in creating student concentration in the classroom. Therefore, teachers can make the most important contribution in promoting education by improving their behavior.

Keywords

• educational measurement
• concentration
• teachers
• students