A novel computer-based simulated learning environment in audiology with learning assistance: Preliminary findings
Introduction This paper describes the development and the evaluation of a new Two-dimensional (2D) computer-based (CB) Simulated Learning Environment (SLE) software for routine audiology tests that comes with learning assistance for audiology students. The aim of the study was to serve as prelim...
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| Language: | English English |
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Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia
2019
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| Summary: | Introduction
This paper describes the development and the evaluation of a new Two-dimensional (2D)
computer-based (CB) Simulated Learning Environment (SLE) software for routine audiology
tests that comes with learning assistance for audiology students. The aim of the study was to
serve as preliminary evaluation on the effectiveness of the new 2D CB SLE audiology software
among audiology students.
Materials and Methods
The development process of the new 2D CB SLE includes, (i) the identification of common
errors made by students in the audiology clinic, (ii) the development of five case simulations
that include three routine audiology tests incorporating learning assistance derived from the
errors commonly made by audiology students and, (iii) the development of 2D CB SLE from
a technical perspective. A preliminary evaluation of the use of the 2D CB SLE software was
conducted among twenty-six second-year undergraduate audiology students.
Results
The pre-analysis evaluation of the new 2D CB SLE revealed that the majority of the students
perceived the new 2D CB SLE software as realistic and helpful for them in achieving the course
learning outcomes and in improving their clinical skills. The mean overall scores among the
twenty-six students using the self-reported questionnaire were significantly higher when using
the 2D CB SLE software than with the existing software typically used in their SLE training.
Conclusions
This new 2D CB SLE software has the potential for use by audiology students for enhancing
their learning. |
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