THE EFFECT OF PROBLEM BASED NETWORKED LEARNING ON THE MEDICAL STUDENTS’ SELF-EFFICACY PERCEPTION

Arif Onan
Hacettepe University

Abstract

The research’s aim was to examine the contribution of development of student learning which traditional Problem Based Learning activities supported by Networked Learning application. For this purpose, as a predictor of the field-dependent perception of self efficacy scale selected and, the impact of differences of applications on medical students’ perceptions of self efficacy based on problem-based learning was investigated. This research planned and conducted in accordance with the repeated measures of independent groups was used by 2x2 factorial design. The research' independent variable was the learning environments. The subject of PBL was "the Obesity" in Endocrine Diseases Committee. The field-dependent perception of self-efficacy scale was used as a predictor. Moodle that is an open source learning management system was chosen because experimental application environment required. Application modules are offered on the Internet were as follows: Discussion, chat, electronic sources, e-mail, calendar, consultant support, viki and blog. The PBL sessions had a positive effect on the students’ perceptions of self-efficacy in all groups. Networked learner group has achieved higher scores with regards to the group interaction dimension of the scale. According to the results of research, it can be said that PBL created positive change in the students' perceptions of self-efficacy. "Networked learning" provided development of group interaction, extending in time with the opportunity to talk and interact with during the PBL activity. The Analysis of group discussions who benefited from the Networked learning showed that they could reach different interpretations and could present multiplicity of context to one another.

Keywords

Problem based learning, Networked learning, Self-efficacy perception, Medical education.

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