Evaluation the Attitude of the Students of Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences about Their Art of Expression in 2014-2015

Abstract

Background: Communication is a key element in education. Quality of expression in teachers and learners is an important aspect of this communication. The aim of this study was to determine the attitude of students of Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences about their expression quality. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was performed among 382 students of the Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences in the academic year 2014-2015. These students were selected randomly based on their school with stratified sampling. Data collection was performed using a researcher made questionnaire. Its content validity was confirmed by experts, and its reliability was calculated as 0.77 by Cronbach's alpha. Analysis of data was performed using one-sample T-test and ANOVA by SPSS16 software. Results: Students in this study were satisfied from their quality of their expression, and reported it as suitable (P < 0.000). Gender had no effect on students' attitude about the quality of their expression (P = 0.163), but educational level (P = 0.001) and the school (P = 0.002) were effective. Conclusions: The expression quality of students is effective in teaching and learning process, and this should be considered. Students’ perceptions from their expression quality could be effective in classroom behavior, education participation, teaching and learning process.