Course Of Preparation Research Articles

Short and Long-Term Success of a Surgery Residency Prep Course.

This study aimed to assess the feasibility of evaluating the short-term and long-term effectiveness of a surgery residency prep course throughout the intern year. The authors offered a surgery residency prep course to graduating medical students. We used an anonymous survey to assess the perceived confidence in medical knowledge, clinical skills and surgical skills pre-course, post-course, and at six months into residency. Participants also completed a pre- and post-course quiz. Eleven students completed the course and participated in a pre-course survey, seven completed the post-course survey, and four completed the six month survey. Students felt significantly more confident for intern year following the course compared to before the course (4.0 vs. 2.7, p = 0.018). There was no significant change in perceived confidence at six months compared to post-course results (4.0 vs. 3.9, p = 0.197). Objectively, there was a significant improvement in postcourse quiz results compared to pre-course quiz results (12.9 vs. 10.6, p = 0.004). This study demonstrates that a surgery prep course may have long-term positive effects on resident confidence when entering a surgery residency.

Exploring the Relevance of Advanced Mathematical Knowledge for Secondary-Level Instruction

The usefulness of advanced mathematics in teaching is referred to as its relevance for secondary-level mathematics instruction. This paper is based on research that explores teachers' views on the relevancy of advanced mathematics and their expectations from advanced mathematics courses for teacher preparation programs. Ten secondary-level mathematics teachers participated in this study. semi-structured interviews with open-ended questions and focus group discussions were utilised for data collection and thematic for data analysis. The finding indicates that advanced mathematics is relevant for developing mathematical proficiency, mathematical, and logical thinking, knowledge of mathematical context mathematical activities and increased problem-solving skills and professional competencies. Along with advanced mathematical knowledge, technological and research knowledge, and skills are expected from undergraduate teacher preparation courses. Therefore, it is suggested to incorporate the expected form of knowledge in the teacher preparation program.

Video Project to Enhance Comprehension of TOEIC Material

This study aims to investigate the application of video project to comprehend TOEIC materials in the "TOEIC preparation" course. The research method used is mix method, which is descriptive qualitative and quantitative research. During one semester, students are given the task of creating video content that re-explains each material that has been explained by the lecturer in the class. Data was collected through observation, interviews, questionnaires to gain an in-depth comprehension of students' experiences and perceptions regarding the assignment of video projects, and pre-test and post-test to know the enhancing of comprehension. The score’s TOEIC of pre-test and post-test were analyzed using the T-test. The research findings show that the assignment of video projects has a positive impact on students' comprehension of the TOEIC preparation material. Through the process of making videos, students are actively involved in re-interpreting and conveying information in a structured manner. Students' English speaking ability also experienced a significant increase. In producing video content, they practice speaking English by expressing ideas and explaining material verbally. In addition, the assignment of video projects also increases student motivation and involvement in learning. This creative activity provides an interesting and interactive way to study TOEIC preparation material, thereby increasing their interest and participation in the learning process. The videos produced by students can also be an additional learning resource for other students in comprehension the TOEIC preparation material. This study concludes that the use of video project is effective in increasing comprehension of the material in the TOEIC preparation course. The result questionnaire revealed that 60% strongly agree and 30% agree. The implication of this research is the importance of adopting active, creative and collaborative learning strategies in an effort to improve the quality of learning English. Based on the quantitative result using T test analysis, it could be said that video project could enhance TOEIC comprehension.

Impact of the online propaedeutic course of the students of the Faculty of Engineering of the Universidad Autónoma de Campeche, during the last 5 years

The use of virtual learning environments has been introduced to schools for a long time, however, in recent years due to the confinement due to the COVID19 pandemic in 2020, higher education (and at all levels educational) suffered a change too fast and therefore the use of these virtual platforms was accelerated to comply with the confinement regulations implemented by the governments of the world. For this reason, the implementation of the online preparatory course to enter engineering and level their knowledge, considering the previous situation, becomes significant as it impacts the training of the engineer. To apply the online propaedeutic course, a survey was carried out before and after it in Google Form with the aim of knowing the perception of the use of this modality of the course. What led to relate what was specified in other studies where it is expressed that today's youth are digital natives, but without a doubt we are also sociable by nature, so we need to interact to learn and relate, which requires the intervention and guidance of a teacher.

Learning English Across Borders: Nepali Students’ Experiences in Nepal and Australia

The students’ experiences, perceptions, and outcomes of learning English may be affected by the different methods and practices of English Language Teaching (ELT). Methods and strategies used in ELT may differ from one country to another due to various factors. This qualitative study employed an interpretive framework and narrative inquiry approach to explore the way Nepali students learned English in Nepali and Australian contexts. The participants involved five Nepali students who studied an advanced-level English for Academic Preparation (EAP) course at Melbourne City College Australia (MCCA). The researcher employed snowball sampling to select the subjects. The technique used in data collection was a semi-structured interview. All the interviews were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. The data was coded and categorized using thematic analysis to find common themes and patterns. The findings revealed significant differences in the teaching methods, vocabulary instruction, feedback practices, and technology use. The study emphasized the importance of using pedagogical strategies that foster communication skills, contextual vocabulary learning, constructive feedback, and technology integration for effective ELT.

The opportunities for normalizing oral microbiota in infants with challenging deciduous teeth eruption

Relevance. The eruption of deciduous teeth is a distinct physiological process marked by local and systemic manifestations, along with alterations in oral microbiota in children.Research objective. A comparative clinical study evaluating the efficacy of different medications in managing localized symptoms during challenging deciduous teeth eruption, alongside an assessment of a homeopathic medicine's influence on oral microbiota in children (in vitro).Material and methods. The study encompassed 120 infants ranging from 5 months to 2 years old, randomized into three groups (40 individuals per group), all experiencing challenging deciduous teeth eruption. The research groups were assigned the following interventions: a homeopathic medicine, a dental gel containing an antiseptic and analgesic properties, and a dental gel infused with plant extracts. Clinical assessments of the children were performed using the E.M. Kuzmina index (2000), while concurrent evaluations of the oral microbiota were also conducted.Results. After the course of the medicinal homeopathic preparation, the condition of the gums, as per the E.M. Kuzmina index, indicated good oral hygiene, in contrast to medicinal preparations containing synthetic and plant-based antiseptics and anesthetics, which resulted in a satisfactory level of oral hygiene. Microbiological research indicated that the utilization of the investigated samples of the homeopathic medicine facilitated the creation of conditions fostering indirect competition of the stabilizing oral micro versus the pathogenic group of microorganisms.Conclusion. The clinical effectiveness of the homeopathic medicine for challenging deciduous teeth eruption was notably higher. A more substantial positive trend was observed in relation to the oral microbiota in children following the twice-daily application of the homeopathic medicine solution.

Implementasi Persiapan Perkawinan di Paroki Bunda Hati Kudus Woloan

The preparation of marriage should be carried out in a gradual and continuous process, which must be given by the Shepherd of souls in the form of sermons and catechesis adapted from childhood, youth, and adulthood. However, according to initial observations made, researchers saw that in the Parish of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart of Woloan, marriage preparations are only given to people who have reported holding a wedding celebration. This encourages researchers to know and describe people's understanding of marriage preparation, describe the implementation of marriage preparation in the Parish of Mother of the Sacred Heart of Woloan, and describe efforts to improve the effectiveness of marriage preparation in the Parish of Mother of the Sacred Heart of Woloan. This research uses a type of descriptive research with a qualitative approach. The research techniques used for this study were observation, interviews, and documentation. The data sources are the marriage preparation team, prospective married couples, and married couples in the Parish of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart of Woloan. From the results of the research obtained, theresearchers concluded that marriage preparation is an initial process that must be taken by prospective married couples to get to know each other's duties and responsibilities as husband and wife, and understand what agreement they will build. In addition, in its application of the 3 forms of marriage preparation listed in the Apostolic Advice Familiaris Consortio number 66, namely far preparation, and close preparation, only 1 is applied in Woloan Parish, namely direct marriage preparation (preparatio directa). Therefore, in order to improve the effectiveness of marriage preparation, things such as improving the quality of the marriage preparation team, socialization about distant preparation, trying to procure close preparation courses, and always holding evaluation meetings for the marriage preparation team need to be done.

THE EDUCATIONAL ROLE OF HARMONICS IN PLATO’S REPUBLIC VII

<p>The purpose of this study is to discuss Plato's views concerning the mathematical aspects of music and its educational role, through the science of harmonics in <em>Republic</em> VII. Plato in his <em>Republic</em> includes harmonics as the fifth of the courses in a program of mathematical sciences (arithmetic, geometry, stereometry, astronomy, and harmonics) to be studied by the future philosopher-rulers, who are to become the best guardians and govern the ideal State. These mathematical sciences constitute the preparatory courses of the highest of all, which is dialectics. Τhe prominent place that mathematical sciences occupy in Plato's educational system, as that stage of education which helps the soul to turn towards true philosophy, is based on the fact that they contribute to the cultivation of cognitive skills, teach people how to think and help in the exercise of abstract thought. Harmonics have an equal, if not superior position, among the other mathematical sciences. Τhey are all connected with each other in terms of the result achieved by their study, that is, the conversion of the soul from the visible world to the intelligible world. This happens due to their mathematical way of thinking and their intelligible character, excluding their practical use and their involvement with empirical objects.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0014/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

An internal medicine residency preparatory curriculum for fourth-year medical students.

Intern preparation courses are often broad in scope; there are few published specialty-specific programs outside of General Surgery and Obstetrics. We designed an internal medicine (IM) residency preparatory course at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, which aimed to prepare graduating medical students for the rigours of IM residency training, mapped to Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs). Fourteen fourth-year medical students who were matriculating into IM residency programs enrolled in a 4-week long residency preparation course. The course was designed to teach skills using case-based learning modules, specialty topic seminars, simulation laboratories, procedure laboratories and clinical practice. Participants were surveyed before and after the course on their perceived knowledge and ability with the skills tested. With the exception of 'giving signout to a colleague', there was a significant difference in the participant's perceived ability for each skill taught within the course (P< 0.03 for each), with mean pre-course scores of 1.4-3.7 (SD=0.5-1.2) and mean post-course scores of 3.2-4.2 (SD=0.5-1.3). A second survey on course evaluation and perceived impact, completed 3months after starting intern year, resulted in all respondents reporting that the information learned during the course had directly affected their care of patients on a daily or weekly basis. The modified Ottawa scale was the primary assessment means for the EPAs, with participants approaching entrustment at the conclusion of the course. Implementation of an IM-specific residency preparation course is a useful adjunct in the fourth year of medical school.

Exploring Personalized Learning and Open Education Pedagogy in Multilingual Learner Teacher Preparation

Preparation to serve multilingual learners is often required for P-12 teacher certification. Teachers come to this preparation with varied experiences and urgent needs to better serve their students. When teacher preparation courses use a one-size-fits-all approach to satisfy certification requirements, teachers may not find learning meaningful to their current context. Further, without common mechanisms for sharing resources produced through teacher preparation, each novice teacher starts assignments from the beginning rather than learning from, and building upon, previous assignments of peers. Reusable teacher preparation assignments through open education pedagogy (OEP) may address the challenges of providing collaborative, relevant, and optimally challenging state-mandated teacher preparation. However, personalized learning may not be aligned with university course evaluations. Thus, faculty members may be concerned about the impact of personalization on student course evaluations. This exploratory study examined personalization and OEP in a required, graduate-level teacher preparation course by analyzing assignment completion data to explore teacher personalized learning paths and comparing standard university course evaluation items from four course runs pre- and post-personalization (N=230). Descriptive analyses illustrate negative changes in teacher evaluation of course organization, feedback timeliness, and time spent outside of class. Teacher satisfaction increased in the areas of diversity, use of technology, access, and online discussions. Results from examining personalized paths and course satisfaction provide recommendations for designing personalized teacher preparation.

The changing face of postgraduate radiology education in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic: lessons learned from a virtual FRCR 2B exam preparation course

The changing face of postgraduate radiology education in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic: lessons learned from a virtual FRCR 2B exam preparation course

The Impact of Modality Choice on Final Exam Success and Retention in a Concurrent Preparatory Chemistry Course

The Impact of Modality Choice on Final Exam Success and Retention in a Concurrent Preparatory Chemistry Course

From privileges to rights: changing perceptions of racial quotas in Brazil

ABSTRACT This article analyzes how the implementation of affirmative action in Brazil has changed the way people, in particular potential beneficiaries of racial quotas, understand race, inequalities, and rights. Drawing on an original collection of essays written by low-income students in a college preparatory course in Rio de Janeiro, and comparing essays written nearly twenty years apart (2003 and 2022), it shows that potential beneficiaries have become more critical of the often-repeated notion that Brazil is a “racial democracy”. It also finds that, contrary to their 2003 counterparts, potential beneficiaries in 2022 rarely express fear that racial quotas would increase prejudice against black people. Finally, students in 2022 commonly describe racial quotas as a means of reparation and a right the state should protect, a framing nearly absent in 2003. These findings highlight the transformative potential of affirmative action in creating a new legal consciousness among historically stigmatized groups.

Undue Burden the Medical School Application Process Places on Low-Income Latinos

Undue Burden the Medical School Application Process Places on Low-Income Latinos

Pre-professional student perceptions of team-based learning applied in a medical college admission test preparatory course

Pre-professional student perceptions of team-based learning applied in a medical college admission test preparatory course

Thrombodynamics and Quantitative phase imaging of platelets in the assessment of hemostasis in pregnant women with protein C / protein S deficiency

Relevance. A hypercoagulable state caused by hereditary or acquired deficiency of antithrombotic factors can contribute to disruption of the uteroplacental circulation with the development of serious pregnancy complications, which requires effective monitoring of hemostasis during the use of pathogenetic anticoagulant therapy.The purpose of the study is to improve methods for diagnosing and monitoring hemostatic disorders in pregnant women with thrombophilia (protein C/protein S deficiency) and complicated pregnancy based on the use of an integral thrombodynamic test and quantitative phase imaging of platelets.Material and methods. 45 pregnant women were examined in the first and second trimester: 20 women with normal pregnancy (comparison group) and 25 (main group) with thrombophilia (protein S/protein C deficiency). 16 pregnant women (subgroup 1A) received a full course of preconception preparation with the prescription of LMWH, 9 pregnant women (subgroup 1B) did not complete the course in full for various reasons. To study hemostasis, along with routine methods (determination of APTT, TT, PT, Fibrinogen, INR and D-dimer), an integral assessment of coagulation using the Thrombodynamics method and quantitative phase imaging (QPI) of platelets in real time were performed.Results. It was found that routine methods are not sufficiently informative; statistically significant changes against the background of thrombophilia and during treatment with LMWH were noted only based on the results of assessing the level of fibrinogen and D-dimer. In the complex of thrombodynamics indicators, the most sensitive parameters were the steady-state clot growth rate (Vst), clot size at 30 minutes of the study (CS) and clot density (D). The QPI method revealed features of the morphological structure of platelets with a predominance in pregnant women with protein S/protein C deficiency of the activated cell population with an increase in the median values of diameter and perimeter by 14 and 20 %, respectively (p &lt; 0.05). The effectiveness of LMWH therapy was assessed by normalization of the analyzed parameters.Conclusion. Timely and adequate correction of hemostasis disorders, carried out while monitoring coagulation and platelet parameters, taking into account all clinical data, can significantly reduce the risk of complications for the mother and fetus.

Evaluation of Knowledge among Medical Students Attending an Obstetrics and Gynecology Preparatory Course: A Non-Experimental Study.

Preparatory courses are frequently utilized strategies to assist, simplify, prepare, and give receivers a better understanding of varied knowledge. Nonetheless, data on this topic are rare throughout the Middle East, particularly in Saudi Arabia. This study aimed to look at the progress of students who took the "Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN) Made Easy" course, a preparatory course for the fifth-year medical students studying OBGYN for the first time, at our institute. This is a non-experimental study performed in August 2021 among fifth-year medical students who attended the course at our university institute in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. An online questionnaire with 13 questions covering various course contents was used to collect data. Each student completed the identical questionnaire twice with randomized assortment: as a pretest and as a post-test of their knowledge. The qualitative data were described using the mean and standard deviation. P < 0.05 was considered significant when used to determine whether the difference in scores was statistically significant. This research involved a total of 66 female students. These students' mean pre-course test score was 7.32 ± 1.807 out of 13. The mean post-course test score was 9.52 ± 2.054. There was a significant difference between the pre- and post-course outcomes when they were compared (P = 0.01). According to this study's findings, the students who took the course improved their post-course exam performance. The "OBGYN Made Easy" course should be offered for medical students to assist and guide them in preparing for their rotation in OBGYN.

Strengthening geoscience educational pathways for underrepresented students from two-year to four-year institutions

An opportunity exists to attract students from historically underrepresented communities into the geosciences, the least diverse of the STEM fields. Home to a diverse population, Riverside County in Southern California supports several community colleges with thriving geoscience programs where students can take a range of geology courses in preparation for a geology major at 4-year universities. The Geoscientist Development (GEODE) Program is designed to recruit and retain students from underrepresented groups into geoscience majors and careers and increase students’ interest in transferring from a 2-year college to a 4-year college. In this study, we examined how participation in a 10-week paid research internship affected students’ interest in studying and pursuing a degree or career in geoscience. Combining quantitative analysis of Likert-style survey questions and thematic content analysis of open-ended questions, we determined that paid research internships positively impacted students’ interest in geoscience and increased their interest in transferring from their 2-year college to a 4-year university. The students reported benefits of new research skills, career preparation, and networking; they struggled with a lack of background knowledge and a lack of research time. These results demonstrate a promising way to strengthen geoscience educational pathways and increase diversity in the geosciences. This program can be implemented at other institutions by forming cross-campus relationships and with relatively small financial commitments.

Evaluating the Utility of a Near-Peer Situation-Based Course to Prepare Medical Students for the UK Foundation Programme: A Pilot Study.

Starting the Foundation Programme can be challenging for many medical graduates, as medical school alone may not adequately prepare them for complex tasks like managing comorbidities or emergencies. Growing evidence supports the role of transition interventions to meet this knowledge gap, however data on the utility of situation-based learning are limited. This pilot study aimed to assess the efficacy of a near-peer case-based course in improving knowledge and preparedness for foundation training in recent medical graduates. Recent Imperial College graduates who attended a "Junior Doctor on Call" course were eligible for inclusion. This transition intervention, designed and delivered by a Foundation Year 1 doctor, covered six patient cases that integrated high-yield clinical concepts and practical tips. An online questionnaire was distributed one week before and after the course to assess perceptions of knowledge, confidence, and preparedness for training. Participants were also invited to attend an online semi-structured after the course. Out of 19 attendees, 17 (89.5% response rate) completed the pre-course questionnaire, 14 (73.7% response rate) completed the post-course questionnaire, and 3 completed the interview. 68.75% (n=11) had not previously attended a preparatory course for foundation training. Results demonstrated that 85.7% of participants felt more knowledgeable than before in the key topics covered. Participants also demonstrated an increase in self-rated confidence in commencing work as a junior doctor following the course, with 92.9% of participants stating that they felt more confident. This study offers support for short-term situation-based courses in enhancing medical students' knowledge and confidence for foundation training. These findings add to the growing evidence-base encouraging implementation of short-term courses in preparing for practice. However, further research on the utility of such transition interventions is critical to inform the development of evidence-based recommendations for recent medical graduates, educators, and programme directors.

Development of Teaching Materials for a Catholic Marriage Preparation Course for Prospective Married Couples

This research uses a qualitative approach to explore the implementation of the Catholic Marriage Preparation Course at St. Teresia Jambi. With a focus on in-depth understanding, the research aims to identify and resolve the fundamental problems faced by course organizers. The research subjects consisted of a group of companions and participants in the Catholic marriage preparation course at St.Teresia Jambi. Data was collected through direct interviews and questionnaires, then analyzed using qualitative analysis techniques. The results of the research show that there is an urgent need for increased understanding and deepening of the teachings of the Catholic Church related to marriage preparation and formation at St. Mary's Parish. Teresia Jambi. Apart from that, the research results also reveal that the application of Catholic marriage principles which are in line with Church teachings can strengthen family ties and improve the spiritual well-being of the people. The novelty of this research lies in the qualitative approach used to gain an in-depth understanding of the problems of Catholic marriage preparation courses. It is hoped that the implications of this research will provide valuable input for course organizers in improving the quality and effectiveness of Catholic marriage preparation courses at St. Mary's Parish. Mary. Teresia Jambi.