Evaluation of theory teaching from students’ points of view in Babol Medical University, 1st term of 2001-02

Abstract

Background and Objective: The most common way to evaluate success in accessing the final goals of educational programming is evaluation of instructors by students. This study was done to evaluate the method of theory teaching from students’ points of view in Babol Medical University. Methods: This descriptive, analytical and cross-sectional study was performed on students (At eight majors) in Babol Medical University in 1st semester of 2001-2002. Data was gathered by questionnaires which their validity and reliability had been confirmed by EDC (Education Development Center) of concerned ministry. At the end of term, 4346 questionnaires were filled in by students. Data was entered to SPSS soft ware and then analyzed by Kruskal-Wallis test, Spearman and Pearson correlation coefficients. Findings: The mean ±SD of students’ satisfaction score about teaching theory was 2.95±0.8 (Min: 0 and Max: 4) which this satisfaction score in nursing, radiology, operation room, midwifery, dentistry, laboratory sciences, anesthesia and medical students were 3.26, 2.95, 2.94, 2.94, 2.88, 2.68, 2.66 and 2.66, respectively. In correlation mean of score among all questions, there was a significant difference with Kruskal-Wallis test (P=0.000). Also, it was found a significant difference in Spearman correlation coefficients among all questions (P=0.000). According to student’s viewpoints: To be on time in class (88.7%), coordination between theory and practice (78.3%), priority of teaching the most important subjects (78.6%), using visual aids (62.4%), ability of class management (84.5%) and motivation toward the research (66.2%) were evaluated by students. Conclusion: According to the findings, it is recommended that instructors must consider scientific level of students and teach the most important subjects by using visual aids.

Keywords

• theory teaching
• tenure
• student