Self-learning Program Research Articles

The Effect of Teaching using Instruction Package and Software Booklet on Kinetic and Cognitive Self-Learning Jump Server in Volleyball for the Students of Faculty of Physical Education at the University of Jordan

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of teaching using instruction package and software booklet on kinetic and cognitive self-learning jump server in volleyball for the students of faculty of physical education at the University of Jordan, the experimental approach was used. Fifteen students (of advanced volleyball course) were divided into two groups, the first consisted of 7 students and used the instruction package learning while the other consisted of (8) and utilized the software booklet. The self-learning program was applied upon the two groups for 4 weeks (3 teaching units a week, 45 min each unit) given that each group kept on using its own teaching style. After data analysis, it was revealed that there were significant differences between the pre and post tests in each group (the group which used instruction package and the group which used the software booklet). When companying the two groups in the post test of kinetics self learning test it was revealed significant differences in favor of the group which used the instruction package while no significant differences were observed in the cognitive post test between the two groups. It was recommended to use the instruction package in teaching kinetic and cognitive skills self-learning in jump serve in volleyball for the students of faculty of physical education at the University of Jordan.

MicroSim(R)을 병용한 시뮬레이션기반 중환자간호교육의 운영 및 평가

Purpose: This study was conducted to evaluate the results after implementing a simulation based critical care nursing education with . Method: Simulation based education was used for a clinical scenario on a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD) and acute coronary syndrome(ACS). Self-learning program was used for an acute asthma attack and acute myocardial infarction(AMI) in the . A total of 97 nursing students were chosen. A pretest and posttest was conducted to evaluate learning achievement, clinical performance ability and self-directed learning. Result: Learning achievement and clinical performance ability significantly increased but self-directed learning did not. Conclusion: Simulation based education used with was useful for improving learning achievement and clinical performance ability of nursing students. Further studies are needed to compare the effects of simulation based education.

Graphic and movie illustrations of human prenatal development and their application to embryological education based on the human embryo specimens in the Kyoto collection

Morphogenesis in the developing embryo takes place in three dimensions, and in addition, the dimension of time is another important factor in development. Therefore, the presentation of sequential morphological changes occurring in the embryo (4D visualization) is essential for understanding the complex morphogenetic events and the underlying mechanisms. Until recently, 3D visualization of embryonic structures was possible only by reconstruction from serial histological sections, which was tedious and time-consuming. During the past two decades, 3D imaging techniques have made significant advances thanks to the progress in imaging and computer technologies, computer graphics, and other related techniques. Such novel tools have enabled precise visualization of the 3D topology of embryonic structures and to demonstrate spatiotemporal 4D sequences of organogenesis. Here, we describe a project in which staged human embryos are imaged by the magnetic resonance (MR) microscope, and 3D images of embryos and their organs at each developmental stage were reconstructed based on the MR data, with the aid of computer graphics techniques. On the basis of the 3D models of staged human embryos, we constructed a data set of 3D images of human embryos and made movies to illustrate the sequential process of human morphogenesis. Furthermore, a computer-based self-learning program of human embryology is being developed for educational purposes, using the photographs, histological sections, MR images, and 3D models of staged human embryos.

Blood pressure control in women is improved following cognitive behavioral intervention ( CBI ) and with the use of home blood pressure monitoring

We studied the immediate and sustained effects of cognitive-behavioral intervention(CBI) on blood pressure control. The CBI is a 30 day home based self-learning program involving reading tailored messages designed build knowledge (cognitive representations) to improve medication taking behavior and enhance patients sense of control.We hypothesized that those receiving CBI and home blood pressure monitoring (HBP) (n=64),vs HBP alone (n=62), would show greater immediate reductions in blood pressure after a 30 day, ( morning and evening) recording of HBP with OMRON monitors, and sustained reductions in blood pressures measured at 90 days post initiation of CBI, using the 24 hour ABPM( Spacelabs 90207). We studied these interventions on ethnically diverse populations of women who were part of a larger study. Data gathered from 126 of those repeating 24h ABPM (baseline and 90 days) were used for this study. Women ages 31-83, 40% African American(aa), were randomly assigned to CBI and HBP or HBP alone. All volunteers used the medical electronic monitoring system( MEMS) to ascertain medication adherence. At baseline ABPM (mean±SD) were 131;±13.5 /81±11.5 and average first 5 day home blood pressures131±16 /78.±9.64, mmHg, respectively, and there were no significant differences of blood pressure by group assignment. 90 day repeat ABPM were significantly lower (p<0.05) in both CBI and HBP monitoring groups compared to baseline although the differences were small. For CBI group ABPM mean differences from basesline were -7.5±13.5/-2.0± 9.0, as compared to HPB only group-5.0±1.0/2.0±1.05, mmHg, respectivly. There were no significant baseline differences between ethnic groups. However, aa women in the HBP only group showed a greater response than the CBI group. Whereas, white American women benefited more from the CBI. Blood pressure control improved in all women who had uncontrolled BP at baseline regardless of group assignment (−10.4±12.85/-3.90±74mmHg). Home monitoring improves BP control in a population at great risk for cardiovascular disease, and These data support the usefullness of structured self care activities to improve blood pressure control overall. Further study is needed to determine the impact of other indicators that may influence blood pressure control, including patient's experience with HBP and health care provider type.

Self-learning Program for the Basic Knowledge in the Primary Care Medicine by Computer Assisted Instruction

Self-learning Program for the Basic Knowledge in the Primary Care Medicine by Computer Assisted Instruction