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Student use and perceptions of different learning aids in a problem-based learning (PBL) dentistry course.

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First-year dental students in a new problem-based learning (PBL) course, the Bachelor of Dentistry (BDent) Program at the University of Sydney, Australia, completed the Study Process Questionnaire and two other questionnaires in this study. The study ... (Full abstract text below)

Published 2003Jun in Journal: J Dent Educ (Language : eng)

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1. J Dent Educ. 2003 Jun;67(6):641-53

Student use and perceptions of different learning aids in a problem-based learning (PBL) dentistry course.

Gerzina TM, Worthington R, Byrne S, McMahon C

Faculty of Dentistry, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia. tgerzina@mail.usyd.edu.au

First-year dental students in a new problem-based learning (PBL) course, the Bachelor of Dentistry (BDent) Program at the University of Sydney, Australia, completed the Study Process Questionnaire and two other questionnaires in this study. The study aimed to identify student perceptions of a written formative assessment and the helpfulness of various learning aids used to prepare for this assessment and preparing to be a dental clinician. Correlations between approach to learning and perceptions of assessment and learning aids showed theoretically expected associations. Surface learning was associated with students' concerns regarding whether assessment items reflected curriculum content, a valuing of lectures as a learning aid, and low scores for theme sessions. Deep learning was associated with a perception that the assessment tested application of basic and clinical sciences and a valuing of both independent study groups and learning topics as learning aids. An achievement orientation to learning was associated with a valuing of formative assessment as a learning aid and an intention to modify study habits as a result of participating in formative assessment. The findings provide insight into student learning in a PBL context that will help teachers and curriculum developers better understand the value of teaching aids provided in the program and the impact assessment has on study styles.

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First Name	LastName	Initials
Tania M	Gerzina	TM
Rebecca	Worthington	R
Scott	Byrne	S
Catherine	McMahon	C

Affiliation: Faculty of Dentistry, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia. tgerzina@mail.usyd.edu.au

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