Self directed learning using computer assisted instruction in topic of Orthopedic trauma
Abstract
Obfective : The purposes of this project were to study (1) the students’ opinion about the teaching and learning method. (2) The ability of the computer assisted instruction (CAI) in Orthopedic trauma.
Method : One hundred and forty – five out of 172 (84.30%) , fourth year medical students, Khon Kaen university, Khon Kaen, Thailand, answer the questionnaires after finishing the study. The questionnaires consisted of 2 parts, (1) The teaching and learning technique and (2) CAI program in Orthopedic r\trauma. The questionnaires consisted of the questions about various aspects of the activety in learning period, and the CAI program. Each specific question had a possible score of 1 to 5, with 5 indicating strongly agree.
Results : The results indicated a positive attitude toward thes teaching and learning method (average 4.22). Also, the students reacted favorably to the CAI program (average 4.11). The students commented that they liked something new which was different from traditional teaching, especially they had more chance to discuss, solve the problem among the group and present their knowledge to the class. (2) They received useful feedback from the teacher that enables them to get to know their weaknesses. However, there were constraints such as the process of producing the CAI, th limitation of time in the rotational block, and an inconvenience of computer using.
Conclusion : The author reached the objectives of the study, a positive attitude about the teaching and learning using CAI, gaining some experience about student centered learning method and recommending everyone to use this method.