Marzban A, Rahmanian V, Ayasi M, Delavari S, Barzegran M. Ecological Factors Affecting Student Concentration in Classroom: Students' Viewpoint at Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences. jmed 2019; 14 (1) :46-55
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Abstract
Introduction: Environmental factors such as temepertature, humidity and light can affect learning environment and consecuently learning quality. This study aimed to investigate the ecological factors affecting concentration in the classroom from the viewpoints of students of Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 400 students using stratified random sampling method. The data collection tool was a two-part standard two-part questionnaire of demographic characteristics and ecological factors influencing the concentration including 29 questions. Data were analyzed using SPSS24 software using central scatter indicators (frequency, frequency, mean and standard deviation), independent t-test and one-way ANOVA.
Result: The mean and standard deviation of student's score on the ecological factors affecting concentration in the classroom in three areas related to the teacher, the student and the environment were 3.69 ± 1.48, 4.20 ± 1.56 and 3.10 ± 1.54. There was a significant difference between the mean scores of students' opinions about environmental factors in both sexes (P = 0.02).
Conclusion: The results showed that, by planning and holding joint meetings between the professors, students and educational officials of Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, effective steps canbe taken to improve the environmental conditions affecting concentration in the classrooms
Type of Study:
Research |
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Medical Education Received: 2018/08/31 | Accepted: 2018/12/18 | Published: 2019/04/27