Level Of Interest In Learning Research Articles

Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Video Pada Patient Safety Virtual Education

The advancement of educational technology necessitates the use of technologically qualified learning media. Video-based learning is one of the learning tools that can help to create an engaging and enjoyable learning environment. This study aimed to develop a video learning media product for patient safety and virtual educational learning. The research design adapts the ADDIE development paradigm, which stands for Analysis, Design, Development, and Implementation, to apply the Research and Development technique. Material and media expert validation was carried out during the development stage by testing the instrument's usability. The trial was carried out by 124 students to see how they reacted as users. According to media and material specialists, video learning medium is valid and appropriate for use in virtual patient safety courses. The average value of 3.79 for user response to video learning medium indicates that there is a high level of interest in learning through the use of video. User response to video learning media by looking at learning interest with an average value of 3.79 means that there is a good interest in learning by using video media to be used in patient safety learning in virtual education. The use of engaging learning media such as films can boost student interest in learning and help them attain skills, which is especially important in virtual patient safety training. It is envisaged that the development can be completed at the evaluation stage, but it will need to be upgraded in order to present an actual simulation that students can understand.

Pengaruh Minat terhadap Prestasi Belajar Siswa di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah

The Influence of Learning Interest on Student Achievement at MI Mathla'ul Anwar 05 Cigudeg, Bogor Regency, a survey research with a functional associative quantitative approach. The research aims to: 1) find out the data on the level of interest in learning at MI Mathlaul Anwar 05 Cigudeg, Bogor Regency; 2) find out data on student achievement at MI Mathlaul Anwar 05 Cigudeg, Bogor Regency; 3) determine the effect of interest in learning on student achievement at MI Mathlaul Anwar 05 Cigudeg, Bogor Regency. Research data were collected using questionnaires and documentation techniques. The research instrument used a questionnaire for interest in learning and for student achievement using the general score for Indonesian language subjects. The data analysis technique used a simple linear regression test and the interpretation of the data was carried out in a deductive narrative. The results showed that there was a significant correlation between variable X (interest in learning) and variable Y (student learning achievement) of 0.618. The significance level obtained is 0.000 which is smaller than = 0.050 (one-tailed test), so Ho: = 0 is rejected. Thus, because the significance of 0.000 is smaller than = 0.050 (one-tailed test or one-tailed test), then Ho : = 0 is rejected. This means that there is a significant relationship between interest in learning and student achievement at MI Mafthaul Anwar 05 Cigudeg, Bogor Regency. The form of a simple linear regression equation is obtained = 53.686 + 0.275X. Based on the value of R square, the regression equation can be explained that 38.2% of the variance of student achievement at MI Mafthaul Anwar 05 Cigudeg Bogor Regency can be explained by changes in learning interest. Regression (functional relationship) variable interest in learning with learning achievement statistically with a value of F = 29.635 significant at degrees of freedom k = 1 and n - k - 1 = 48, and P-value = 0.000 which is smaller than = 0.05. Thus, testing the hypothesis Ho:β1=0 against H1: 1≠0 based on the ANOVA table, Ho is rejected because P-value = 0.000 which is smaller than = 0.050. This means that there is a significant effect of interest in learning on student achievement at MI Mafthaul Anwar 05 Cigudeg, Bogor Regency.

Evaluation of Diagnostic Imaging Capacity and the Role for Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) within the Zanzibar Health System.

Background: The Zanzibar Ministry of Health identified access to ultrasound (US) as a system priority due to limited diagnostic imaging capacity and consequent impact on patient care and requested a needs assessment in this regard. As a result, the objective of this study was to assess diagnostic imaging capacity focusing on ultrasound in Zanzibar, including health care providers’ (HCPs) current training, use, and barriers to implementation. Methods: A previously published ultrasound needs assessment survey was modified and administered on-site at the eight public hospitals in Zanzibar among a convenience sample of HCPs. Demographics, perceived US needs, current training and practice, and availability of specialty support were assessed. HCPs also completed focused personal interviews (FPIs) to explore experience with training, interests, and barriers to ultrasound. On-site diagnostic imaging modalities were assessed. Results: There were nine ultrasound machines present at six of the eight public hospitals assessed. All had x-ray, but only one had a CT scanner and a radiologist. There was no MRI capacity at the hospitals assessed at the time of the study. Survey data among 40 participants revealed that prior experience with POCUS was limited with only 10% reporting any prior ultrasound training or experience. The majority of those surveyed (72%), indicated a ‘high’ interest in learning ultrasound. Of those reporting interest in POCUS applications, obstetrics was the most often cited (70%). Lack of ultrasound machines (40%) and educators (28%) were identified as the greatest barriers. Conclusion: HCPs in Zanzibar have limited access to diagnostic imaging, including ultrasound, and expressed a high level of interest in learning point-of-care ultrasound. A shortage of machines and educators are the main barriers to widespread use. Obstetrics is the application for which ultrasound is currently most used and is the application HCPs are most interested in learning. Equipment and educational support for a POCUS program could improve care by increasing access to diagnostic imaging.

Cultural research according to ukrainian culture history of 19th century in Mykhailo Hrushevsky heritage

Purpose of the Article. The scientific heritage of Mykhailo Hrushevsky occupies an important place in Ukrainian history science, especially in the learning of the cultural science of Ukrainian people. However, long time his activity and work were silent because it didn't fit the framework of prevailing Russian concentric ideology. The investigation goal is Mykhailo Hrushevsky's vision of history according to its Ukrainian culture development in the nineteenth century, expressed by him in popular scientific and journalistic works. The time frames of the named publication coincide with the period of the Ukrainian national revival at the end of eighteenth the beginning of the twentieth century. Methodology. The selection of the material was based on common scientific methods of analysis and synthesis, comparison, and generalization; methods of comprehensiveness, objectivity, and retrospect were used precisely to examine respondents' level of dual interest in learning. Scientific novelty. According to Mykhailo Hrushevsky’s point of view, a long time the first stage of the Ukrainian national cultural movement was the literature. The especially great influence had a prohibition of the Ukrainian language in Russian empire and revolutionary events in Western Ukraine in 1848. At the beginning of twentieth century in Ukraine appeared a growth of Ukrainian culture everywhere in its territory. Conclusions. Great importance he paid to the processes of national-cultural revival in the second part of the nineteenth, the beginning of twentieth centuries because he was the immediate participant of it.

Informal Science Education on the NASA Climate Change Website: Addressing the Challenge of Educating Diverse Audiences.

Informal science educators who wish to educate the public about climate change seek to inform broad audiences, regardless of their level of education or prior familiarity with scientific concepts and facts. This presents a challenge for educators online: audiences may vary widely in their awareness of facts relating to climate change. They may have different questions, differing levels of ability to search for and understand scientific information, and differing levels of interest in learning. We examined how visitors’ education levels affect their uses of and responses to an online source that seeks to educate the public on climate change: NASA’s website climate.nasa.gov. We found similarities and differences between people with differing levels of education on their: • Questions about climate change; • Success in finding information at the NASA climate change website that answers their questions; • Evaluations of the website, in terms of its ease of use, ability to engage their interest, and accessibility; • Assessments of NASA’s climate research and its scientists; and • Changes in knowledge and attitudes in response to visiting the website.

A Decade of Dementia Care Training: Learning Needs of Primary Care Clinicians.

Limited knowledge of dementia among health professionals is a well-documented barrier to optimal care. This study examined the self-perceived challenges with dementia care and learning needs among primary care clinicians and assessed whether these were associated with years of practice and perceived preparedness for dementia care. Participants were multi-disciplinary clinicians attending a 5-day team-based dementia education program and physicians attending a similar condensed continuing medical education workshop. Pre-education, they completed an online survey in which they rated (5-point scales): interest in learning about various dementia-related topics, perceived challenges with various dementia-related practice activities and preparedness for dementia care, provided additional dementia-related topics of interest, number of years in clinical practice, and discipline. Thirteen hundred surveys were completed across both education programs. Mean ratings of preparedness for dementia care across all respondents reflected that they felt somewhat prepared for dementia care. Challenge ratings varied from low to very challenging and mean ratings reflected a high level of interest in learning more about all of the dementia-related topics; significant differences between disciplines in these ratings were identified. In most cases, perceived challenges and learning needs were not correlated with number of years in clinical practice, but in some cases lower ratings of preparedness for dementia care were associated with higher ratings of the challenges of dementia care. Clinicians perceived that their formal education had not prepared them well for managing dementia and desired more knowledge in all topic areas, regardless of years in practice. Implications for education are discussed.

Exploring the effects of a serious game-based learning package for disaster prevention education: The case of Battle of Flooding Protection

This study aims to develop a serious game-based learning package for disaster prevention education. Disaster education is one of the most effective processes in disaster management. However, traditional educational methods are not sufficient for passing on past experience and triggering learner interest. Therefore, serious game-based learning, a more engaging educational method, is a promising direction for disaster prevention education. This study integrated a serious game, Battle of Flooding Protection, and Kolb's Experiential Learning Cycle to develop a learning package that would raise students' level of interest in learning, inspire their self-awareness, and increase their willingness to participate in disaster-related citizen actions. The learning package was implemented in a 67-student class for validation. The results showed that the Battle of Flooding Protection learning package had significant effects on students' disaster prevention skills, interest in learning, self-awareness, and sense of civic responsibility.

Hubungan antara Motivasi Belajar dengan Minat Belajar Warga Binaan pada Keterampilan Menjahit di Panti Sosial Karya Wanita Andam Dewi Solok

This research was motivated by the low level of learning interest of inmates in participating in skill activities at the Andam Dewi Solok Women's Social Workers' Organization (PSKW). This study aims to: 1) to describe learning motivation in sewing skills for inmates in PSKW Andam Dewi Solok, 2) to describe the learning interest in sewing skills for inmates in PSKW Andam Dewi Solok, 3) to see the relationship between learning motivation and interest in learning inmates following sewing skills in PSKW Andam Dewi Solok. This research includes correlational quantitative research. The population in this study were 40 people. The stratified random sampling technique was taken as many as 75% of the inmates. The number of samples in this study were 30 inmates. Data collection techniques used are questionnaires, while data collection tools use questionnaires. Data analysis techniques use percentages and product moments. From the results of the study, it can be seen that (1) the learning motivation of inmates in sewing skills activities is categorized as low, (2) learning interest of inmates in participating in sewing skills is categorized as low, and (3) there significant relationship between learning motivation and learning interest of inmates in participating in sewing skills activities. Keywords: Learning Motivation, Sewing Skills, Interest in Learning, Sex Worker (PSK)

Junior High School Pre-service Science Teachers’ Familiarity, Conceptual Understanding and Interest in Electrochemistry

This study in Zambia examined 66 junior high school pre-service science teachers’ familiarity with, conceptual understanding of and levels of interest in learning more about electrochemistry concepts. Data were collected using the Familiarity with Electrochemistry Questionnaire, the Conceptual Understanding of Electrochemistry Test and the Interest in Electrochemistry Questionnaire. Statistical tests were used to analyse data. Pre-service teachers reported high levels of familiarity with the electrochemistry concepts surveyed. They were more familiar with basic than advanced electrochemistry concepts. On average, participants demonstrated moderate conceptual understanding of electrochemistry concepts. Although there was a significant difference between males’ and females’ familiarity with electrochemistry concepts, there was no significant difference between the two gender groups in their understanding of and interest in electrochemistry. There were no significant correlations between participants’ familiarity with, understanding of and interest in electrochemistry. Overall, pre-service science teachers’ self-reported high levels of familiarity with electrochemistry concepts was at variance with their actual conceptual understanding of the concepts. However, pre-service science teachers expressed high levels of interest in learning more about electrochemistry concepts they did not understand. In particular, pre-service teachers were interested in learning more about advanced electrochemistry concepts. The implications for teacher education and chemistry teaching and learning are discussed.

Nursing students' knowledge and attitudes toward urinary incontinence: A cross-sectional survey

BackgroundNurses must have adequate knowledge to manage the complexities of urinary incontinence. Nursing students are the nurses of the future, yet little is known about urinary incontinence education in undergraduate nursing programs. ObjectivesThe aim of this study was (a) to assess the knowledge and attitudes of urinary incontinence held by undergraduate nursing students in China and (b) to explore the relationship between knowledge, attitudes and socio-demographic characteristics. DesignA cross-sectional survey using cluster random sampling. SettingsUndergraduate departments of Nursing within the Faculty of Health Sciences at six Universities, located in different areas of China. ParticipantsA random selection of 6 faculties with a total of 1313 full time undergraduate nursing students completed the survey. MethodsSelf-reported data were collected using two validated questionnaires, the Urinary Incontinence Knowledge Scale and the Urinary Incontinence Attitude Scale, to access students' knowledge and attitudes toward urinary incontinence. ResultsOverall urinary incontinence knowledge was poor (49.9%, 15.0/30) and attitudes about urinary incontinence were generally positive (71.7%, 43.0/60). A high level of interest in learning more about urinary incontinence was found. There was a weak correlation between urinary incontinence knowledge and attitudes (r=0.135, p<0.01). There was also a significant positive correlation between urinary incontinence knowledge and attitudes and nursing students' year of study, urinary incontinence education and training, and formal clinical practicum experience in urology (p<0.05). ConclusionsChinese nursing students showed poor urinary incontinence knowledge but generally positive attitudes toward urinary incontinence. This study suggests there is a need to examine urinary incontinence content throughout undergraduate nursing curricula in China.

Larvae phobia relevant to anxiety and disgust reflected to the enhancement of learning interest and self-confidence

Psychologists have claimed that aversive reactions to animals and insects evolved because of disease avoidance and may be nothing more than a post hoc rationalization. However, such aversive reactions may affect students' learning interest and self-confidence in the study of larvae or caterpillars. To realize this affect, the present study surveyed 322 fourth grade students and 277 valid surveys were returned. Using confirmatory factor analysis with structural equation modeling, the results indicated that if students had higher levels of larvae aversion, they experienced higher the levels of disgust and anxiety when attending science classes that focused on the study of larvae; the higher the level of anxiety and disgust experienced by students the lower their level of learning interest. Further, the higher the level of interest regarding learning about larvae, the higher the students' self-confidence enhancement. These results implied that science teachers may need to reduce students' aversions before commencing a science course about larvae in order to promote students' learning interest and self-confidence.

Art of Designing Teaching Laboratory Experiments: The Case of Water Management

People generally learn better and the quality of learning is higher if they are interested in the subject and want to learn. Modern methods of teaching can enhance the level of interest in learning and thus bring the subject itself to attention. Moreover, some modern teaching methods can even make it possible for students to partially shape the content of their learning based on their needs and interests. Modern methods of teaching, if applied well, also enable one to take into account the fact that each person has an individual style of learning, and thus needs appropriate conditions for it. Class laboratory experiments, together with teaching cases, games, simulations, active presentations of students’ projects, e-learning as well as other methods represent such modern, interactive methods of teaching. The overall goal of the paper is to contribute to the discussion and experience exchange about efficiency of teaching and learning processes, namely the role of well-designed laboratory experiments in teaching social sciences disciplines. It is structured as follows: The role of laboratory experiments in teaching-learning processes and their designing are discussed first. A simple case-study-based lab experiment for two participants called the “Somewherepeak Bay Case” is presented in the second part. We conclude that the experiment presented is designed in such a way that it can serve not only students of environmental economics and policy courses at economic universities but also motivated students with different backgrounds.

Utility and feasibility of musculoskeletal ultrasonography (MSK US) in rheumatology practice in Canada: needs assessment

The utility of musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSK US) is being extensively explored and evaluated amongst European rheumatologists. However, utilization of MSK US by rheumatologists in Canada is much less common. This study aimed to evaluate the current use of MSK US in Canadian rheumatology practice, to determine beliefs and attitudes towards MSK US, and to determine factors that may encourage or limit its use. A 13-question needs assessment questionnaire was developed. All Canadian rheumatologists were invited via e-mail to participate in the survey. The overall response rate was 156/470 (33%). Fifty-one percent of participants used MSK US in their clinical practice. Lack of training appeared to be the main obstacle to its current use. Eighty-three percent believed that MSK US should be performed by rheumatologists and expressed a willingness to learn the technique. Skills offering greatest clinical utility were the assessment of inflammatory arthritis in small joints (i.e., hands (metacarpophalyngeal and proximal interphalangeal joints), wrists, feet (metatarsophalyngeal), shoulders, and ankles. Limited available time, equipment costs, and difficulties with billing were the main obstacles to MSK US utilization in the clinical setting. There is a great level of interest in learning and applying MSK US in Canadian rheumatology practice. The balance between added clinical value and lack of remuneration, equipment associated costs, and time to complete training is the major limiting factor influencing rheumatologists' willingness to take on MSK US. Training programs must be relevant to rheumatologists' needs before MSK US will be adopted into routine clinical practice in Canada.

Awareness of and Interest in Native Wildflowers among College Students in Plant-related Disciplines: A Case Study from Florida

Traditional college students do not fit the demographic profile of people who are driving increased sales in gardening and landscaping or the use of native wildflowers. However, today's college students, especially those in plant-related disciplines, may be making future decisions regarding the use of native wildflowers for various applications. Many college students may be unaware of or disinterested in native wildflowers. We used a web-based survey to gauge awareness and interest of native wildflowers in Florida college students enrolled in plant-related disciplines. While students have a generally low awareness of native wildflowers, they expressed high levels of interest in learning more about the identification or cultivation of these species, seeing wildflowers, particularly on their campuses, and using wildflowers in different settings. Students were also interested in purchasing native wildflower seeds or finished plants from local retailers rather than through the Internet. We used student responses from this study to discuss education and marketing opportunities toward native wildflowers.

A Statewide Study of Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Health Care Transition

In this article, the authors present the results of a survey of interagency transition council members that assessed familiarity with health care transition (HCT) and the inclusion of HCT-related goals in individualized educational plans (IEP). School personnel, agency representatives, and family members completed a total of 187 surveys. Respondents reported limited knowledge of HCT, and HCT-related issues were often not addressed through school-based transition activities. Respondents, however, reported a high level of interest in learning more about the issue of HCT. Implications of this research include the need to provide additional training to schools, agency representatives, and family members regarding the importance of expanding current educational transition practices to include HCT.

Physician confidence and interest in learning more about common geriatric topics: a needs assessment.

To assess physicians' confidence in and interest in learning more about 18 specific geriatric topics. Written survey. Annual meetings of the American College of Physicians (ACP) and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Seven hundred and fifty-eight physicians (547 ACP members, 211 AAFP members). For each topic, participants rated their confidence in performance, their peers' need for education, and their interest in learning more, using a five-point Likert scale. Survey participants were on average 16 years out of medical school and 61% were in a community primary care practice that included many geriatric patients on a primarily fee-for-service basis. High levels of interest in learning more about dementia, functional assessment, urinary incontinence, and sensory impairment were found. A substantial correlation (r =.44, P <.0001) between the proportion of seniors reported in the physicians' practice and confidence in performance in the areas surveyed was identified. These findings provide useful information on the physician-learner's perception of needs, which is important in the design of effective continuing education efforts in geriatrics.

Needs analysis of a cancer education program in south western Sydney.

Before establishing a cancer education program in South Western Sydney (SWS), a study was conducted to investigate the level of interest and presentation format preferred by patients with cancer and their relatives/friends regarding five types of cancer-related information: medical, psychological, and physical care issues as well as support services and available resources. A questionnaire using a Likert scale and open- and close-ended questions was distributed to the local cancer population and their families comprising a total sample size of 141. The results showed a uniformly high level of interest in learning about all five cancer-related topics with a preferred program format that consisted of a mixed media presentation of 1 to 6 weeks duration, consisting of 1- to 2-hour weekly sessions. A cancer education program based on the needs assessment findings was developed and implemented at Liverpool Hospital, which was positively evaluated by participants.

Level Of Teaching Skills And Interest In Teaching Improvement As Perceived By Faculty In A Land-Grant College Of Agriculture

This study described the level of skills, and interests in learning more about, selected teaching activities and educational technologies among faculty with teaching appointments in the College of Agricultural, Food and LifeSciences at the University of Arkansas. As part of a United States Department of Agriculture grant, the study served as a needs assessmentfor designingfaculty development activities. Teaching faculty perceived that they had relatively high levels of skills in traditional classroom teaching areas such as lecture and discussion methods. However, they had high levels of interest in learning more about these skills. Their self-perceived levels of skills were low in such non-traditional areas as case studies, discovery learning, and peer observation, and they expressed little interest in learning more about these topics. There was little relationship between their level of skill and level of interest in learning more about teaching methods. These faculty rated their levels of skill in educational technologies lower than for the teaching methods. However, they expressedgenerally high levels of interest in learning more about the technologies. A substantial positive relationship was found between level of skill and interest in learning more about educational technologies.

Complementary therapies and the medical profession: a study of medical students' attitudes

Despite the popularity of complementary therapies with the public, knowledge and use of these therapies among doctors appear limited. However, studies show that physicians and medical students are positive toward complementary therapies and have a high level of interest in learning about them.The attitudes of medical students toward complementary therapies were examined using a questionnaire distributed to 800 first-, third-, and fifth-year medical students at two universities in Melbourne, Australia.The survey revealed that whereas Australian medical students were positive toward complementary therapies, their self-reported knowledge was low, with 56% having no knowledge of the principles of complementary therapies. Attitudes toward different therapies were found to vary widely, with students having little knowledge of chiropractic and naturopathy, the two therapies most commonly used by Australians. Students consistently scored meditation, massage, and acupuncture the highest with regard to knowledge, perceived usefulness, intended patterns of referral after graduation, and desire for education in the undergraduate degree.When the medical course included some tuition on complementary therapies, students were more positive toward them. A single lecture on complementary therapies was found to have significant impact on medical students' views. Medical students have a high level of interest in complementary therapies that is not being satisfied by their undergraduate curricula.

Interest in Learning of Personal Genetic Risk for Cancer: A General Population Survey

Background.Previous studies have reported high interest in genetic testing for risk for colon or breast–ovarian cancer. These studies, however, have used samples which might be atypical with regard to level of interest evident among the general U.S. population.Methods.As part of an annual statewide telephone health survey, adults’ (n= 649) interest in learning about their personal genetic predisposition for cancer was assessed.Results.High levels of interest in learning about a personal genetic predisposition for cancer in general (87%) and breast cancer in particular (93%) were expressed. Logistic regression analysis indicated that lack of interest was associated with less education, minority status, and less performance of other health-protective behaviors. Only 53% of respondents reported their understanding of genetics was “good” or “excellent.”Conclusion.While interest in learning of one's personal genetic predisposition for cancer was high, many individuals requesting testing may have a less than good understanding of genetics and the implications of test results. Furthermore, variables associated with lack of interest in learning about personal genetic risk for cancer in this study were similar to those which have been previously found to be associated with poor utilization of other cancer control activities such as breast or cervical cancer screening.