A novel computer-based simulated learning environment in audiology with learning assistance: preliminary findings

Dzulkarnain, Ahmad Aidil Arafat and Rahmat, Sarah and Ismail, Ajune Wanis and Tengku Zam Zam, Tengku Zulaila Hasma and Musa, Ramli and Badzis, Mastura (2019) A novel computer-based simulated learning environment in audiology with learning assistance: preliminary findings. Medical Journal of Malaysia, 74 (2). pp. 168-173. ISSN 0300-5283

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Abstract

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.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	4465/71034
Uncontrolled Keywords:	simulation, audiology, simulation training, medical education
Subjects:	R Medicine > RF Otorhinolaryngology
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Education Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences > Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Kulliyyah of Medicine
Depositing User:	Prof Dr Ahmad Aidil Arafat Dzulkarnain
Date Deposited:	19 Mar 2019 09:51
Last Modified:	23 Nov 2020 07:48
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/71034

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