Drawing Up a Medical Syllabus by Integrating the Gamified Blended Module of L2 English Learning
Saeed
Khazaie
PhD in TEFL, English Department, Faculty of Letters and Humanities, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Khuzestan, IR Iran
author
Hossein
Vahid Dastjerdi
Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics, English Department, Faculty of Foreign Languages, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, IR Iran
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text
article
2015
eng
Introduction Nowadays, mobile-mediated learning has become a primary concern of scholars applying the blended method of L2 teaching and learning. Meanwhile, prevailing game apps on mobile devices, namely m-games, have broadened the educators’ pedagogical outlook. In view of that, this study endeavored to compare the efficacy of team- (vs. individual) teaching on learning L2 through the medium of m-game-mediated blended learning method. Methods This quasi-experimental study embraced triangulation research design. To that end, 86 male and female students from Ahvaz JondiShapur University of Medical Sciences were selected through stratified sampling method. Afterwards, 76 students were homogenized through the application of vocabulary levels test (VLT) to learn L2 vocabulary and reading comprehension in the individual- or team-teaching situations. The instrumentation included VLT, pre-research questionnaire and interview as well as formative assessment. The reliability of the instrumentation was calculated through KR-21 method and Cronbach’s alpha. Likewise, their validity was authenticated by five TEFL experts. In addition to debriefing the participants through questionnaire and interview, tracing participants’ performance through paper-and-pencil exercises, m-games (native vs. prefabricated), and also tailor-made tests over 18 m-game-based blended sessions prepared the ground for embarking on the triangulation design. For analyzing the data, SPSS version 21 along with descriptive and inferential statistics were employed. Results In the end, the t-tests analyses showed that a range of situational and social factors were found to affect participants’ L2 learning. In the same vein, team-teaching situation was of palpable interest to participants to expedite their L2 learning via m-game-based blended module (P < 0.01). Conclusions In effect, welding native m-game into the proper pedagogical situations culminate in students’ outperformance.
Interdisciplinary Journal of Virtual Learning in Medical Sciences
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
2476-7263
6
v.
4
no.
2015
https://ijvlms.sums.ac.ir/article_44761_a82fb2346237ef55bf7b6e02d8396d88.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.5812/ijvlms.11993
Evaluation of Views of Professors and Students and Student Need for Topics of Suggested Entrepreneurship Course Syllabus in Paramedical Sciences, 2014
Afshin
Amini
Department of Anesthesiology, School of Medicine, SUMS, Shiraz, Iran
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Farshad
Fatahi
General Practitioner and the Head Office of Entrepreneurship, SUMS, Shiraz, Iran
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Narjes
Alsadat Nasabi
Candidate in Human Resource Management, Tehran University, Alborz Campus
author
Mahbobeh
Abdolahi Pori Haghighi
Accounting and entrepreneurship expert, SUMS, Shiraz, Iran
author
text
article
2015
eng
Background Development, maintenance, and improvement of entrepreneurial behaviors in students are the focus of entrepreneurship education. Objectives This study aimed to compile entrepreneurship education topics in paramedical sciences with respect to the labor market and working nature of the intended courses based on the views of professors and students. Methods In this descriptive-analytical study, the views of professors (65) and students (531) from five schools of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences were used to design and compile applicable and scientific topics for entrepreneurship education. A questionnaire containing specialized open-ended and closed-ended questions related to entrepreneurship skills was completed by both target groups and used for data collection. The validity of the questionnaire was approved by expert professors, and its reliability was confirmed by Cronbach’s alpha (0.71). Data was analyzed using SPSS (version 19), mean, T-test, and content analysis at a significance level of 0.05 (confidence interval = 95%). Results This study determined the skills and subsets of each and suggested topics for an educational program. Moreover, it showed that, at a significance level of 0.05, there is a statistically significant difference in the views of professors and students regarding each skill (P < 0.001). Conclusions It is essential and would be efficient to expand entrepreneurship executive programs beyond the current courses to include the basics of creativity and entrepreneurship and courses and seminars with the following contents: writing a business plan, management principles, principles of negotiation and effective communication, teamwork, business launching and management, marketing principles, an introduction to law, financial affairs, and risk management.
Interdisciplinary Journal of Virtual Learning in Medical Sciences
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
2476-7263
6
v.
4
no.
2015
https://ijvlms.sums.ac.ir/article_44762_6171652bc5cd9e917ade6e102ce99a6b.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.5812/ijvlms.12012
Explain the Causal Model of the Use of Internet Technology by Employees of the National Bank of Shiraz, According to Subjective Norms, Governmental and Institutional Support
Fariba
Tabe Bordbar
Psychology, Department of Psychology and Educational Science, Literature and Humanities Faculty, Payame Noor, Tehran, Iran
author
Seyed Mohammad Hossein
Kamani
Management, Department of Management, Literature and Humanities Faculty, Payame Noor, Tehran, Iran
author
Mozhgan
Yekta
Management, Department of Management, Literature and Humanities Faculty, Payame Noor, Tehran, Iran
author
text
article
2015
eng
Background Customers have not completely welcomed the use of e-banking. This study investigated the causal relationship of the use of Internet technology according to subjective norms, governmental and institutional support. Methods This study is a relative-description based on members of staff of the National Bank of Shiraz randomly selected from a cluster of 260 homes. The (PU) and (PEOU) questioner was used for perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use. The BI and BU questioner was used for behavior usage and behavior intention. finally, social norms (NS), government and institute support (GS and IS) were used. The validity and reliability of all was evaluated by Cronbach’s (alpha) and factor analyzer. The structural equation modeling was achieved using LISREL software (8.8 version) for data analysis. Results The results show that SN has direct effect on PU and PEOU, and a direct effect on BI and BU. PU. Also, PU has direct effect on BI and PU, and indirect effect on BU. GS has direct and indirect effect on BU. IS has direct effect on PU and indirect effect on BI and BU (P < 0.001). Conclusions In general, the proposed model enables managers to strategically frame their service about factors which utilize the internet directly or indirectly.
Interdisciplinary Journal of Virtual Learning in Medical Sciences
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
2476-7263
6
v.
4
no.
2015
https://ijvlms.sums.ac.ir/article_44763_c0257acf13c8c0ece794e13cdc710b43.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.5812/ijvlms.11995
Investigation of the Effect of Computer Simulation-Based Learning Based on Constructivism in Removing Physics Misconceptions
Zeynab
Ghadiri
Master of Educational Technology, Allameh Tabatabai University
author
Dariush
Norouzi
Associate Professor, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of Allameh Tabatabai University
author
Hashem
Fardanesh
Associate Professor of Education at Tarbiat Modarres University
author
text
article
2015
eng
Background Learners in the correct understanding of physics concepts express their inability, so change in the way of teaching the concepts of physics is necessary; in fact that effective training is learning materials actively involved in the construction of the mind. The aim of the present study is to study the effect of computer simulation based on constructivist approach to remove the misconception in physics course. Methods The research procedure is quasi-experimental with pretest- posttest and control group design. The population consists of all male and female secondary school students in Yazd (2009). This research includes 216 students in 2nd grade of high school in Yazd province. The sample is randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. The data collection tool is a questionnaire, using a panel of experts to verify the validity and using Cronbach’s alpha as75% to verify the reliability. For statistical analysis, software SPSS version 16 is used to examine the questions of the t-tests. Results The results of the analysis of data using statistical t independent groups showed that. There are significant differences in the effectiveness of computer simulation based on constructivist approach which remove the misconception in physics course (df = 160.53, t = -10.45, sig = 0.00, P < 0.01). Conclusions Based on the results of the present study, ways of presenting concepts with the help of computer simulation based on constructivist approach is an effective component to remove the misconception in physics course.
Interdisciplinary Journal of Virtual Learning in Medical Sciences
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
2476-7263
6
v.
4
no.
2015
https://ijvlms.sums.ac.ir/article_44764_45b19d70f839061bb36ad2108fd09f56.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.5812/ijvlms.11997
Comparison of Electronic and Workshop Teaching Methods on Midwives Knowledge about Pregnant Women Caring and Attitude Regarding to E-Learning in Kerman
Pooran
Hadidi
Medical Education Student, Medical Education Department, Medical Education Faculty, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Tehran, IR Iran
author
Sakineh
Sabzevari
PhD of Nursing Education, Assistant Professor, Medical Education Development Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Kerman, IR Iran
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Ramin
Homayoni Zand
General Practitioner, Medical Education Department, Medical Education Faculty, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Tehran, IR Iran
author
text
article
2015
eng
Introduction Obstetricians and health personnel are the first and foremost personnel with direct patient contact. E-learning can be considered an appropriate method for the in-service training of the health personnel. Therefore, the present study was conducted aiming at an investigation on the efficacy of the two training methods of workshop and e-learning training on the level of knowledge of the obstetricians as well as their attitudes towards e-Learning. Methods This was a semi empirical study in which 66 obstetricians, working at health centers. The participants were randomly divided into two groups of workshop (33 subjects) and e-Learning training (33 subjects). Using knowledge and attitude questionnaire, the knowledge and attitude of the subjects in the two groups were measured and data was analyzed through paired and independent T-test employing SPSS version 18. Results No difference was observed between the knowledge pre-test scores of the two groups; and the post-test scores of the two groups showed an identical and significant increase. Furthermore, the difference between scores of attitude towards e-learning, before and after training (34.24 ± 4.86 and 36.76 ± 6.36, respectively) was statistically significant (P = 0.04). Conclusions The results showed that both training methods increased the personnel knowledge level equally and that the attitudes of participants of the e-learning training group were more positive towards e-learning subsequent to the training. As a result, e-learning training method (especially in the form of training CDs) can be employed as a complement to workshop training and a modern method to be adopted for employee in-service training.
Interdisciplinary Journal of Virtual Learning in Medical Sciences
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
2476-7263
6
v.
4
no.
2015
https://ijvlms.sums.ac.ir/article_44765_145dc20e6d664b093e20e5bef58e37a8.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.5812/ijvlms.11999
The Effect of Teaching Using Multimedia Program on Academic Performance of Second Grade Students of Secondary Schools in Empirical Sciences Textbook and Its Comparison with Traditional Method
Negin
Barat Dastjerdi
Educational Technology field, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
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text
article
2015
eng
Background Multimedia programs as a powerful tool to be used to improve the quality of education. This study investigated the effect of education using multimedia programs on academic performance of students. Methods This research was semi-experimental and pre-test, post-test type with control group. In the present research, 40 students in second grade in 2013 - 2014 in Isfahan city were selected using multistage cluster sampling and random methods in two groups, such as control and experimental. Pre-test was performed for both experimental and control groups before the experiment. Students in the experimental group were trained for three units of empirical sciences lesson for 3 months using training multimedia program for an academic semester and control group were totally taught using the traditional method. At the end of the teaching period, educational performance test was administered simultaneously to the experimental and control groups. At the last phase, re-test was conducted on the studied groups in order to examine the rate of memorization of the taught contents using multimedia program after 3 months. The data collection tools were teacher made tests that its validity and reliability were confirmed. Both descriptive and inferential statistics (mean, standard deviation, and T-test) were analyzed with statistical package for social sciences (SPSS19) software. Results The results showed an increase as compared to the pre-test (18.18) and post-test scores (16.35) of the two groups; the experimental group obtained significantly higher achievement test than the control group. Also, the retention test scores of the students in the experimental group showed significant difference (P < 0.001) than the control group. Conclusions Multimedia as a new tool in teaching has new skills for change in education and improve teaching and learning and it can promote with appropriate and correct application the quality of education in educational systems.
Interdisciplinary Journal of Virtual Learning in Medical Sciences
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
2476-7263
6
v.
4
no.
2015
https://ijvlms.sums.ac.ir/article_44766_72f4a53de0fbe15e32d35c6f4f9ebd0a.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.5812/ijvlms.12001
Designing and Implementation of the Blended Instructional Model Based on Reigeluth, Merrill, Keller and the Investigation of Its Effect on Students’ Learning in Biology Course
Mohammad
Shahalizadeh
Master Degree of Educational Technology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Science, Allameh Tabataba’i University
author
Mohammad Hassan
Amirteimoury
Curriculum Planning, Faculty Member, Department of Educational Technology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Science, Allameh Tabataba’i University
author
Esmaeil
Zaraii Zavaraki
Associate Professor, Chairman of Educational Technology Department, Faculty of psychology and Educational Science, Allameh Tabataba’i University
author
text
article
2015
eng
Introduction Instruction and learning play an important role in the twenty-first century which has been named the knowledge society and knowledge economy. The present research seeks to design and implement a blended instructional model based on the theories of Reigeluth, Merrill, and Keller and investigate its effect on students’ learning in a biology course. Methods In this research, the pretest-posttest, quasi-experimental method with control was used. The population consisted of all second year high school students studying at Imam Khomeini high school in the 2013 - 2014 academic year. Using the random sampling method, the sample was selected and consisted of two classes, one of them as the control group and the other as the experimental group. Reliability of the research was calculated as 0.82 using the split-half method. Abundance, mean and standard deviation from descriptive statistics, and covariance methods were selected from inferential statistics, and SPSS version 20 was used to analyze data. Results The results revealed a meaningful and significant difference between the learning levels of the experimental group and the control group in a biology course (F1, 37 = 23.808; P < 0.01). The group which taught using the blended instructional design model based on the models of Reigeluth, Merrill, and Keller achieved a higher level of learning than the control group. Based on the results, it can be said that the research model has a good fit with real world data. Conclusions Use of the blended instructional design model based on Reigeluth, Merrill, and Keller’s models in a biology course was more effective than conventional methods. The findings indicate that the blended instructional design model is an effective and efficient method for teaching a biology course.
Interdisciplinary Journal of Virtual Learning in Medical Sciences
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
2476-7263
6
v.
4
no.
2015
https://ijvlms.sums.ac.ir/article_44767_bad40501290dd8d9987437ea7a9c264b.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.5812/ijvlms.12003
Role of Spiritual Intelligence in Defensive Styles of Nursing Students
Mansour
Sokhandani
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
author
Saeed
Jalili Nikoo
Department of Counseling, Robat Karim Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
author
Zeinab
Mohammadalipoor
PhD Student Services, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Al-Khwarizmi, Tehran, Iran
author
Reza
Ghasemi Jobaneh
MS in Family Counseling, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Al-Khwarizmi, Tehran, Iran
author
Narges
Nejatinejad
MS in Rehabilitation Counseling, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
author
text
article
2015
eng
Background Nursing is a demanding and stressful profession and puts the health of nurses at risk. One concept that has always been associated with the word ‘anxious’ is called defensive style. Sigmund Freud used this term to indicate how people use mechanisms to protect themselves from psychological trauma. Objectives This study investigated the role of spiritual intelligence in predicting the defensive style of nursing students. Methods This descriptive-survey and correlation study included all nursing students at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences who were studying in the 2012 - 2013 academic year. Of these, 310 were randomly selected by cluster sampling and responded to king spiritual intelligence and defense style questionnaire DSQ-40. The collected data was analyzed using Pearson correlation and simple linear regression. Results The findings indicate that a positive and significant relationship exists between spiritual intelligence and its components [critical existential thinking, personal meaning production, transcendental awareness, and conscious state expansion] with defense styles (P < 0.001). Also, the relationship between spiritual intelligence and its components and neurotic and immature defense styles is negative and significant (P < 0.001). Results of the regression analysis showed that spiritual intelligence could positively and significantly predict mature defense styles and could negatively and significantly predict immature and neurotic defense styles. Conclusions Based on the results, it can be concluded that students with a higher spiritual intelligence use less neurotic and immature defense styles and more mature defense styles.
Interdisciplinary Journal of Virtual Learning in Medical Sciences
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
2476-7263
6
v.
4
no.
2015
https://ijvlms.sums.ac.ir/article_44768_be487fc62117fbe1431563c496fc6f20.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.5812/ijvlms.12005
The Impacts of Professional Ability to use ICT in Kharazmi University: a Case Study in Iran
Mehrnoosh
Khoshnoodi Far
Assistant professor, Department of e-learning planning, Faculty of Medical Education, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
author
Zohreh
Khoshneshin
Assistant professor, Department of Educational Technology, Faculty of Psychology and Education, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
author
Maryam
Safara
Assistant professor, Women Research Center, Department of Psychology, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran
author
text
article
2015
eng
Background The purpose of this study is to investigate on the factors have effects on ICT usage specially the professional usage of ICT during teaching and learning process. Methods we have a surveyed research regarding Kharazmi’s teacher’s points of view to use ICT in University. Among 128 of the teachers from seven departments selected as convenience sampling method approximately 118 were answered to the researcher-made Likert-type questionnaire. The questionnaire validity and reliability estimated in advance. Data were analyzed; by the SPSS software, version 20, Pearson Chi-Square and ANOVA formula Results The results show that there is a relationship between the teacher’s professional usage of ICT and the qualification of related instruments during teaching-learning process (P < 0.05, 0.01).The different levels of satisfaction and approach to professional usage of ICT referred to departments found have no meaningful significant (P < 0.05, 0.01). The teachers’ age and teaching backup found not meaningful item to have effects on ICT usage (P < 0.05, 0.01). Conclusions An improvement of functions in ICT usage needs having an approach to the teachers’ abilities on ICT professional usage during teaching-learning process and preparing the qualified ICT facilities
Interdisciplinary Journal of Virtual Learning in Medical Sciences
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
2476-7263
6
v.
4
no.
2015
https://ijvlms.sums.ac.ir/article_44769_f22de63554faa30a8098554ed272d44b.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.5812/ijvlms.12008
Modified Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology in Investigating Iranian Language Learners’ Attitudes Toward Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL)
Rajab
Esfandiari
English Language Teaching, Department of English Language, Faculty of Humanities, Imam Khomeini International University, Qazvin, IR Iran
author
Fatemeh
Sokhanvar
English Language Teaching, Department of English Language, Faculty of Accounting and Management, Islamic Azad University, Qazvin branch, Qazvin, IR Iran
author
text
article
2015
eng
Introduction The modified unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (MUTAUT) was used in this mixed methods study to investigate language learners’ attitudes toward mobile assisted language learning (MALL). Methods Two different student surveys were used to collect data quantitatively. The surveys consisted of 24 and 23 items, respectively, rated on a 6-point Likert scale. Reliability was estimated to be 0.92 and 0.95, respectively. To collect data qualitatively, language learners were interviewed regarding their opinions on MALL. Standard multiple regression and descriptive statistics employing IBM SPSS version 21 were used to analyze the data. Results Analysis of quantitative data revealed that performance expectancy, effort expectancy, and perceived playfulness were significant predictors of the behavioral intention to use mobile devices, while self-management of learning and social influence were not (P < 0.001). Analysis of descriptive statistics from the second survey showed that language learners have totally positive attitudes toward effectiveness and satisfaction; however, their attitudes about usefulness were somewhat mixed. Analysis of qualitative data generally confirmed the quantitative results. Conclusions Language instructors should motivate students to use mobile devices to learn, become more autonomous language learners, and manage their own learning.
Interdisciplinary Journal of Virtual Learning in Medical Sciences
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
2476-7263
6
v.
4
no.
2015
https://ijvlms.sums.ac.ir/article_44770_586dcb273d17c9ee184baa0310625f38.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.5812/ijvlms.12010