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ArticleBMC medical education2023

Analysis of female pre-clinical students' readiness, academic performance and satisfaction in online learning: an assessment of quality for curriculum revision and future implementation.

Kavitha Ganesh, Najwa Abdur Rashid, Raja El Hasnaoui, Rasha Assiri, Mary Anne W Cordero

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Kavitha GaneshCollege of Medicine, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia.
Najwa Abdur RashidCollege of Medicine, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia.
Raja El HasnaouiCollege of Medicine, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia.
Rasha AssiriCollege of Medicine, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia.
Mary Anne W CorderoCollege of Medicine, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia. macordero@pnu.edu.sa.

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This research project was funded by the Deanship of Scientific Research, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, through the Program of Research Project Funding After Publication, grant No (43- PRFA-P-9). Grant No (43- PRFA-P-9)
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Abstract

backgroundThe acceptance of online courses by medical and dental students, especially during the coronavirus disease 2019 crisis, is substantial, as reported in various studies. However, the unfavourable online learning experiences of the students during the pandemic were also highlighted. As the teaching-learning process is returning to the "new normal," it is necessary to identify online learning domains implemented during the pandemic crisis that may be applied in pre-clinical courses in the future.

methodsA validated Student Online Learning Readiness questionnaire assessed pre-clinical students' online learning competence. Students' academic performance in face-to-face post-pandemic was compared with their performance in online settings during the pandemic crisis. Students' satisfaction with online learning was evaluated using a self-made survey questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, the t-test, and multiple regression analysis were used to analyze the data gathered with a p-value ≤ 0.05 considered statistically significant.

resultsExcept for social skills with classmates and groupmates, in which 47.5% of respondents indicated unreadiness, most students were prepared for online learning. Theory-wise, online learners outperformed traditional learners, but the difference was insignificant. In contrast, students' practical skills in face-to-face modality are significantly higher (p = 0.029). Students rated their satisfaction with online learning higher for interactions with instructors and staff and lower for interactions with classmates and group mates and skill acquisition.

conclusionProviding high-quality pre-clinical online teaching was achieved for theoretical components but not practical skills acquisition. Students' social engagement with peers is one of the key elements crucial to online learning success. Academic leaders and curriculum developers must recognize potential gaps as they transition to online learning.

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Academic PerformanceCOVID-19Education, DistanceCurriculumFemaleHumansStudentsAcademic performanceFace-to-face learningOnline learningOnline learning readinessPractical skills

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PMID37480021
PMCPMC10360213

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