Perspectives of Students and Educators on the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Undergraduate Dental Education
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Objectives: The novel coronavirus pandemic has become a real challenge for provision of dental education. The aim of this survey study was to evaluate the opinions of dental faculty educators and students about online education after e-learning experience.
Materials and Methods: The research was conducted on educators and 4th and 5th grade students at XXXXX University, Faculty of Dentistry. Questionnaire items for educators and students were categorized into the following factors: educators’/students’ personal and professional skills and attitudes towards online education, online theoretical education, online practical training, online exams, handling and quality of education during pandemic. The data obtained was recorded as percentage (%) and interpreted.
Results: 52 (73%) educators participated in this survey study. 50% of them said online courses were not as successful as face-to-face learning. Moreover, 40% of the educators stated that shortened class times were not sufficient to convey the course content. 74% of the participants expressed belief that online exams do not properly gauge students’ lesson comprehension. In addition, 281 students (75%) participated in this survey study. 32% of the students stated that they easily adapted to online education conditions. However, 84% of the students stated that they do not think that online education increased their clinical skills.
Conclusions: The results of this study showed that academicians hold a negative view of distance learning as they think online theoretical courses, practical training and exams impaired the quality of learning. On the other hand, dentistry students have a positive attitude towards online theoretical education but are concerned about clinical skill acquisition.
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- Desai BK. Clinical implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on dental education. J Dent Educ 2020;84:512.
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- Abbasi S, Ayoob T, Malik A, Memon SI. Perceptions of students regarding E-learning during Covid-19 at a private medical college. Pak J Med Sci 2020;36:S57-S61.
- Akaltan F, Öztürk İ. Öğrenci, eğitmen ve hastaların bakış açısıyla diş hekimliği klinik eğitimi. Selcuk Dent J 2019;6:134-47.
- Bennardo F, Buffone C, Fortunato L, Giudice A. COVID-19 is a challenge for dental education-A commentary. Eur J Dent Educ 2020;24:822-4.
- Chang TY, Hong G, Paganelli C, Phantumvanit P, Chang WJ, Shieh YS, Hsu ML. Innovation of dental education during COVID-19 pandemic. J Dent Sci 2021;16:15-20.
- Dave M, Ariyaratnam S, Dixon C, Patel N. Open-book examinations. Br Dent J 2020;229:149.
Öğrenci ve Eğitmenlerin Covid-19 Pandemisinin Diş Hekimliği Lisans Eğitimine olan Etkilerine Bakış Açıları
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Amaç: Yeni koronavirüs pandemisi, diş hekimliği eğitiminin sürdürülmesi açısından zorlayıcı bir durum haline gelmiştir. Bu anket çalışmasının amacı, diş hekimliği fakültesi eğitmen ve öğrencilerinin e-öğrenme deneyimi sonrası online eğitim hakkındaki görüşlerini değerlendirmektir.
Gereç ve Yöntemler: Araştırma, XXXXX Üniversitesi Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi'ndeki eğitmenler ile 4. ve 5. sınıf öğrencileri üzerinde gerçekleştirilmiştir. Eğitmenler ve öğrenciler için anket maddeleri şu kriterlere göre kategorize edilmiştir: eğitmenlerin/öğrencilerin çevrimiçi eğitime yönelik kişisel ve mesleki beceri ve tutumları, çevrimiçi teorik eğitim, çevrimiçi pratik eğitim, çevrimiçi sınavlar, pandemi sırasında eğitimin ele alınması ve kalitesi. Elde edilen bulgular % olarak kaydedilmiş ve yorumlanmıştır.
Bulgular: Bu anket çalışmasına 52 (%73) eğitmen katılmıştır. Eğitmenlerin %50'si çevrimiçi kursların yüz yüze öğrenme kadar başarılı olmadığını belirtmiştir. Ayrıca, eğitmenlerin %40'ı kısaltılmış ders sürelerinin ders içeriğini aktarmada yeterli olmadığını belirtmiştir. Katılımcıların %74'ü ise çevrimiçi sınavların öğrencilerin dersi anlama düzeyini doğru şekilde ölçmediğine inandığını ifade etmiştir. Ek olarak, bu anket çalışmasına 281 öğrenci (%75) katılmıştır. Öğrencilerin %32'si çevrimiçi eğitim koşullarına kolayca uyum sağladığını belirtmiştir. Ancak, öğrencilerin %84'ü çevrimiçi eğitimin klinik becerilerini artırmadığını düşünmediklerini vurgulamıştır.
Sonuçlar: Bu çalışmanın sonuçları, akademisyenlerin çevrimiçi teorik derslerin, uygulamalı eğitimlerin ve sınavların öğrenmenin kalitesini bozduğunu düşündükleri için uzaktan eğitime olumsuz baktıklarını göstermiştir. Öte yandan, diş hekimliği öğrencileri çevrimiçi teorik eğitime karşı olumlu bir tutuma sahip olmakla birlikte, klinik beceri kazanımı konusunda endişelidirler.
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References
- Deery C. The COVID-19 pandemic: implications for dental education. Evid Based Dent 2020;21:46-7.
- Desai BK. Clinical implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on dental education. J Dent Educ 2020;84:512.
- Meng L, Hua F, Bian Z. Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Emerging and Future Challenges for Dental and Oral Medicine. J Dent Res 2020;99:481-7.
- Barabari P, Moharamzadeh K. Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Dentistry-A Comprehensive Review of Literature. Dent J (Basel) 2020;8:53.
- Huang C, Wang Y, Li X, Ren L, Zhao J, Hu Y, Zhang L, Fan G, Xu J, Gu X, et al. Clinical features of patients infected with 2019 novel coronavirus in Wuhan, China. Lancet 2020;395:497-506.
- Kampf G, Todt D, Pfaender S, Steinmann E. Persistence of coronaviruses on inanimate surfaces and their inactivation with biocidal agents. J Hosp Infect 2020;104:246-51.
- Peng X, Xu X, Li Y, Cheng L, Zhou X, Ren B. Transmission routes of 2019-nCoV and controls in dental practice. Int J Oral Sci 2020;12:1-6.
- Machado RA, Bonan RRF, Peres DEDC, Martelli Junior H. COVID-19 pandemic and the impact on dental education: discussing current and future perspectives. Braz Oral Res 2020;34:e083.
- Peres KG, Reher P, Castro RD, Vieira AR. COVID-19-related challenges in dental education: experiences from Brazil, the USA, and Australia. Pesqui Bras Odontopediatria Clín Integr 2020;20:e0131.
- Haridy R, Abdalla MA, Kaisarly D, Gezawi ME. A cross-sectional multicenter survey on the future of dental education in the era of COVID-19: Alternatives and implications. J Dent Educ 2021;85:483-93.
- Hung M, Licari FW, Hon ES, Lauren E, Su S, Birmingham WC, et al. In an era of uncertainty: Impact of COVID-19 on dental education. J Dent Educ 2021;85:148-56.
- Rad FA, Otaki F, Baqain Z, Zary N, Al-Halabi M. Rapid transition to distance learning due to COVID-19: Perceptions of postgraduate dental learners and instructors. PLoS One 2021;16:e0246584.
- Mattheos N, Schittek M, Attström R, Lyon HC. Distance learning in academic health education. Eur J Dent Educ 2001;5:67-76.
- Gupta B, White DA, Walmsley AD. The attitudes of undergraduate students and staff to the use of electronic learning. Br Dent J 2004;196:487-92.
- Welk A, Splieth Ch, Wierinck E, Gilpatrick RO, Meyer G. Computer-assisted learning and simulation systems in dentistry--a challenge to society. Int J Comput Dent 2006;9:253-65.
- Engilman WD, Cox TH, Bednar ED, Proffit WR. Equipping orthodontic residency programs for interactive distance learning. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2007;13:651-5.
- Zary N, Hege I, Heid J, Woodham L, Donkers J, Kononowicz AA. Enabling interoperability, accessibility and reusability of virtual patients across Europe - design and implementation. Stud Health Technol Inform 2009;150:826-30.
- Wright K.B. Researching Internet-based populations: Advantages and disadvantages of online survey research, online questionnaire authoring software packages, and web survey services. J Comput-Mediat Comm 2005;10:JCMC1034.
- Barua, A. Methods for decision-making in survey questionnaires based on Likert scale. J Asian Sci Res 2013;3:35-8.
- Quinn B, Field J, Gorter R, Akota I, Manzanares MC, Paganelli C, Davies J, et al. COVID-19: The immediate response of european academic dental institutions and future implications for dental education. Eur J Dent Educ 2020;24:811-4.
- Klein KP, Hannum WM, Koroluk LD, Proffit WR. Interactive distance learning for orthodontic residents: utilization and acceptability. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2012;141:378-85.
- Martin N, Lazalde OM, Stokes C, Romano D. An evaluation of remote communication versus face-to-face in clinical dental education. Br Dent J 2012;212:277-82.
- Halpin PA, Lockwood MK. The use of Twitter and Zoom videoconferencing in healthcare professions seminar course benefits students at a commuter college. Adv Physiol Educ 2019;43:246-9.
- Wootton AR, McCuistian C, Legnitto Packard DA, Gruber VA, Saberi P. Overcoming Technological Challenges: Lessons Learned from a Telehealth Counseling Study. Telemed J E Health 2020;26:1278-83.
- Shatto B, Erwin K. Moving on From Millennials: Preparing for Generation Z. J Contin Educ Nurs 2016;47:253-4.
- Hattar S, AlHadidi A, Sawair FA, Alraheam IA, El-Ma'aita A, Wahab FK. Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on dental education: online experience and practice expectations among dental students at the University of Jordan. BMC Med Educ 2021;21:151.
- Farooq F, Rathore FA, Mansoor SN. Challenges of online medical education in Pakistan during COVID-19 pandemic. J Coll Physicians Surg Pak 2020;30:67-9.
- Johnson SA, Romanello ML. Generational diversity: teaching and learning approaches. Nurse Educ 2005;30:212-6.
- Abbasi S, Ayoob T, Malik A, Memon SI. Perceptions of students regarding E-learning during Covid-19 at a private medical college. Pak J Med Sci 2020;36:S57-S61.
- Akaltan F, Öztürk İ. Öğrenci, eğitmen ve hastaların bakış açısıyla diş hekimliği klinik eğitimi. Selcuk Dent J 2019;6:134-47.
- Bennardo F, Buffone C, Fortunato L, Giudice A. COVID-19 is a challenge for dental education-A commentary. Eur J Dent Educ 2020;24:822-4.
- Chang TY, Hong G, Paganelli C, Phantumvanit P, Chang WJ, Shieh YS, Hsu ML. Innovation of dental education during COVID-19 pandemic. J Dent Sci 2021;16:15-20.
- Dave M, Ariyaratnam S, Dixon C, Patel N. Open-book examinations. Br Dent J 2020;229:149.
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| Primary Language | English |
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| Subjects | Health Care Administration |
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| Publication Date | December 30, 2022 |
| Submission Date | November 8, 2022 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2022Volume: 25 Issue: 4 |
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