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Veterinary Nursing Students' Experience in the Clinical Learning Environment and Factors Affecting Their Perception. 兽医护理专业学生在临床学习环境中的体验及影响其感知的因素。

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Journal of veterinary medical education Pub Date : 2024-06-01 Epub Date: 2023-04-20 DOI: 10.3138/jvme-2022-0133

Susan L Holt, Mary Farrell, Richard H Corrigan

{"title":"Veterinary Nursing Students' Experience in the Clinical Learning Environment and Factors Affecting Their Perception.","authors":"Susan L Holt, Mary Farrell, Richard H Corrigan","doi":"10.3138/jvme-2022-0133","DOIUrl":"10.3138/jvme-2022-0133","url":null,"abstract":"Student veterinary nurses (SVNs) spend a significant proportion of their training time within the clinical learning environment (CLE) of a veterinary practice. These clinical experiences are vital for building practical and professional skills. To evaluate the current satisfaction of SVNs in the CLE, a cross-sectional survey design was used incorporating a previously validated instrument. To provide understanding of factors that may affect the SVN satisfaction, additional validated tools were added across factors, including resilience, well-being, personality, and workplace belonging. A total of 171 SVNs completed the survey. In addition, two open questions were included to provide greater depth of understanding of the SVN experiences. Results showed that 70.76% of respondents were satisfied/very satisfied with the CLE. Significant factors that affected the satisfaction scores included, depression, anxiety, and stress (p ≤ .001), psychological sense of organizational membership (p ≤ .001), agreeableness (p = .022), and emotional stability (p = .012). The qualitative data demonstrated shared SVN factors that are considered to contribute to clinical learning and those that detract from clinical learning. Educational facilities and training veterinary practices can support the SVN within the CLE by creating a greater sense of belonging, considering the SVN individual personality and well-being, and including the SVN in discussions around learning support needs.","PeriodicalId":17575,"journal":{"name":"Journal of veterinary medical education","volume":" ","pages":"357-368"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9427335","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Third Year Veterinary Student Academic Encumbrances and Tenacity: Navigating Clinical Skills Curricula and Assessment. 兽医专业三年级学生的学业负担与韧性：驾驭临床技能课程和评估。

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Journal of veterinary medical education Pub Date : 2024-05-28 DOI: 10.3138/jvme-2023-0153

Saundra H Sample, Elpida Artemiou, Darlene J Donszelmann, Cindy Adams

{"title":"Third Year Veterinary Student Academic Encumbrances and Tenacity: Navigating Clinical Skills Curricula and Assessment.","authors":"Saundra H Sample, Elpida Artemiou, Darlene J Donszelmann, Cindy Adams","doi":"10.3138/jvme-2023-0153","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3138/jvme-2023-0153","url":null,"abstract":"This study is a qualitative exploration of the student experience of stress at the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM). Ten third-year students from the class of 2019 participated in a semi-structured interview designed to explore the student experience surrounding stress, resiliency, and their perception of mental health awareness initiatives. Transcripts were de-identified and analyzed using thematic analysis. Two central themes of academic encumbrances and academic tenacity were identified, and each theme was further delineated into three main sub-themes associated with the Objective Structured Clinical Examination assessment. Students described the clinical skills course OSCEs as a primary source of stress and fear. Academic encumbrances were delineated through the sub-themes of academic load, fear of failure, and low academic self-efficacy. Students navigated these encumbrances through their academic tenacity, rooted in their sense of belonging among peers, family, and friends, a growth mindset, and self-care practices. Study results exemplify the importance of attending to student needs beyond acquiring clinical knowledge and skills. As we continue to redefine veterinary curricula and assessment, our work highlights the need for curricular streamlining, attending to student well-being, and fostering an academically balanced lifestyle. Lastly, the findings will help inform student services about the mental health needs of the students specific to academic achievement.","PeriodicalId":17575,"journal":{"name":"Journal of veterinary medical education","volume":" ","pages":"e20230153"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142590533","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Developing and Implementing a Competency-Based Veterinary Medicine Program at the Université de Montréal. 在蒙特利尔大学开发和实施基于能力的兽医学课程。

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Journal of veterinary medical education Pub Date : 2024-05-27 DOI: 10.3138/jvme-2023-0172

Michèle Doucet, Marilou Bélisle

{"title":"Developing and Implementing a Competency-Based Veterinary Medicine Program at the Université de Montréal.","authors":"Michèle Doucet, Marilou Bélisle","doi":"10.3138/jvme-2023-0172","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3138/jvme-2023-0172","url":null,"abstract":"This article outlines the comprehensive reform of the Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program at the Université de Montréal, with a focus on the integration of a competency-based approach within the existing curriculum. The primary purpose of this reform was to enhance student competency and address specific deficiencies in competencies as revealed by annual outcomes assessment surveys. The authors developed a competency framework with seven competencies and specific elements, providing a foundation for the educational redesign. This framework guided the creation of learning-assessment situations (LAS) aimed at promoting active and contextualized learning throughout the program. The competency development and assessment pathway (CDAP) matrix was established to align LAS within the traditional program structure and track student progress. A learning portfolio and a competency certification process were introduced to support student learning and assess competency achievement. The authors discuss change management, including the paradigm shift towards programmatic assessment, and provide insights into the evolution of the program post-implementation. Preliminary outcomes assessment reveals positive changes in how teaching staff and students perceive the program. Despite challenges related to human resource constraints, the authors emphasize the significance of this reform, which aligns with current trends in medical education. This paper underscores the importance of tailoring educational approaches to specific institutional environments while maintaining programmatic rigor and quality assurance.","PeriodicalId":17575,"journal":{"name":"Journal of veterinary medical education","volume":" ","pages":"e20230172"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142591076","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The Rapid and International Expansion of Veterinary Clinical Skills Laboratories: A Survey to Establish Recent Developments. 兽医临床技能实验室在国际上的迅速扩张：确立最新发展的调查。

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Journal of veterinary medical education Pub Date : 2024-04-01 Epub Date: 2023-02-14 DOI: 10.3138/jvme-2022-0113

Sarah Baillie, Marc Dilly, José Luis Ciappesoni, Emma Read

{"title":"The Rapid and International Expansion of Veterinary Clinical Skills Laboratories: A Survey to Establish Recent Developments.","authors":"Sarah Baillie, Marc Dilly, José Luis Ciappesoni, Emma Read","doi":"10.3138/jvme-2022-0113","DOIUrl":"10.3138/jvme-2022-0113","url":null,"abstract":"Veterinary clinical skills laboratories are used for teaching a wide range of practical, clinical, and surgical skills on models and simulators. A survey conducted in 2015 identified the role of such facilities in veterinary education in North America and Europe. The current study aimed to capture recent changes using a similar survey with three sections to collect data about the structure of the facility, its uses in teaching and assessment, and the staffing. The survey consisted of multiple choice and free text questions, was administered online using Qualtrics and was disseminated in 2021 via clinical skills networks and Associate Deans. Responses were received from 91 veterinary colleges in 34 countries; 68 had an existing clinical skills laboratory and 23 were planning to open one within 1-2 years. Collated information from the quantitative data described the facility, teaching, assessment, and staffing. Major themes emerged from the qualitative data relating to aspects of the layout, location, integration in the curriculum, contributions to student learning, and the team managing and supporting the facility. Challenges were associated with budgeting, the ongoing need for expansion and leadership of the program. In summary, veterinary clinical skills laboratories are increasingly common around the world and the contributions to student learning and animal welfare were well recognized. The information about existing and planned laboratories and the tips from those managing the facilities provides valuable guidance for anyone intending to open or expand an existing clinical skills laboratory.","PeriodicalId":17575,"journal":{"name":"Journal of veterinary medical education","volume":" ","pages":"215-228"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10787833","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The Development and Implementation of a National Veterinary Graduate Development Programme (VetGDP) to Support Veterinarians Entering the UK Workforce. 制定和实施国家兽医毕业生发展计划 (VetGDP)，为进入英国工作的兽医提供支持。

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Journal of veterinary medical education Pub Date : 2024-04-01 Epub Date: 2023-12-20 DOI: 10.3138/jvme-2022-0112

Linda Prescott-Clements, Jenny Soreskog-Turp, Britta Crawford, Kirsty Williams

{"title":"The Development and Implementation of a National Veterinary Graduate Development Programme (VetGDP) to Support Veterinarians Entering the UK Workforce.","authors":"Linda Prescott-Clements, Jenny Soreskog-Turp, Britta Crawford, Kirsty Williams","doi":"10.3138/jvme-2022-0112","DOIUrl":"10.3138/jvme-2022-0112","url":null,"abstract":"The UK veterinary profession is facing significant challenges, including high rates of veterinarians leaving the profession amid workforce shortages, alongside high levels of dissatisfaction, stress, and poor mental health. The highest rates of attrition are associated with recently graduated veterinarians who are at an early stage in their career. Although there may be many contributory factors, a lack of adequate support during the transition from vet school into their first professional role following graduation may be one important cause. Consequently, it has never been more important to develop an effective system for supporting new graduates that is accessible to all. A new Veterinary Graduate Development Programme (VetGDP) has been developed, using a framework of professional activities that are sufficiently flexible to create a bespoke, individualized program for each graduate depending on the role they enter. Each new graduate is assigned a dedicated coach (Adviser) within their workplace, who has been trained to provide effective support and has committed to doing so throughout the program. VetGDP has been implemented on a national scale in the UK; engagement is assured through the RCVS Code of Professional Conduct and quality assurance is in place. VetGDP has been developed using established educational, sociocultural, and behavioral theories, and the latest research in coaching and feedback within medical education. These methods, which aim to ensure there is the best possible impact on graduates' professional development, and the creation of a positive learning culture within the workplace, are taught to all Advisers via an e-learning package.","PeriodicalId":17575,"journal":{"name":"Journal of veterinary medical education","volume":" ","pages":"209-214"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10384784","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Factors Influencing Effective Communication between Stakeholder Groups during DVM Work-Based Learning Program in Bangladesh. 影响孟加拉国 DVM 工作学习项目中利益相关群体之间有效沟通的因素。

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Journal of veterinary medical education Pub Date : 2024-04-01 Epub Date: 2023-03-13 DOI: 10.3138/jvme-2022-0101

Md Abu Shoieb Mohsin, Md Ahasanul Hoque, Abdullah Al Sattar, Sarah Baillie

{"title":"Factors Influencing Effective Communication between Stakeholder Groups during DVM Work-Based Learning Program in Bangladesh.","authors":"Md Abu Shoieb Mohsin, Md Ahasanul Hoque, Abdullah Al Sattar, Sarah Baillie","doi":"10.3138/jvme-2022-0101","DOIUrl":"10.3138/jvme-2022-0101","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to review the existing communication systems between the universities, placement providers, and students during the DVM final year work-based learning (WBL) program in Bangladesh. The intention was to identify what factors impact the effectiveness of the communication system and to explore ways to enhance communication to better support the program. A questionnaire was used to collect details about the WBL program and the communication systems from all universities in Bangladesh. The questionnaire was completed on paper at a meeting of the National Veterinary Dean Council and online with a member of each university's WBL coordination team. A summary of the current WBL programs in Bangladesh was produced. Focus group discussions were used to collect more detailed information about the communication systems and were held via Zoom with recent graduates (n = 16) and placement providers (n = 7). Effective means of communication between all stakeholders were identified as an initial letter, phone calls, and spot visits by teachers. However, the frequency of formal communication before and during placements was variable, and the ways of providing feedback on the communication systems were insufficient. These issues sometimes undermined the student learning experience. Suggestions for improvements included increased resourcing, greater use of online communication systems, and a national committee to oversee WBL. Other ways to motivate placement providers included a better honorarium and continuing education courses. The results suggest that existing communication systems for veterinary WBL in Bangladesh are not completely satisfactory. Measures are needed to improve communication to optimize the student learning experience and capitalize on the many benefits of the WBL program for all stakeholders.","PeriodicalId":17575,"journal":{"name":"Journal of veterinary medical education","volume":" ","pages":"263-273"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9101934","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Growth Mindset in Veterinary Educators: An International Survey. 兽医教育工作者的成长心态：国际调查。

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Journal of veterinary medical education Pub Date : 2024-04-01 Epub Date: 2023-05-25 DOI: 10.3138/jvme-2022-0128

Talia Guttin, Todd McKay, Tracy Penny Light, Lauren Nicki Wise, Sarah Baillie

{"title":"Growth Mindset in Veterinary Educators: An International Survey.","authors":"Talia Guttin, Todd McKay, Tracy Penny Light, Lauren Nicki Wise, Sarah Baillie","doi":"10.3138/jvme-2022-0128","DOIUrl":"10.3138/jvme-2022-0128","url":null,"abstract":"Carol Dweck's mindset theory describes whether an individual believes that attributes, like intelligence or morality, can be honed (growth mindset) or are innate (fixed mindset). An educator's mindset impacts their approach to teaching, students' learning, participation in faculty development, and well-being. Mindset can affect faculty members' openness to curricular change, making the study of veterinary educator mindset timely and salient, as competency-based education is spurring curricular change worldwide. The purpose of this study was to examine the mindsets of veterinary educators internationally. A survey, consisting of demographic questions and mindset items (based on previously published scales), was distributed electronically to veterinary educators internationally, at universities where English is the primary instruction medium. Mindset was evaluated for the following traits: intelligence, clinical reasoning, compassion, and morality. Scale validation, descriptive statistics, and associations to demographic variables were evaluated. A total of 446 complete surveys were received. Overall, the study population demonstrated predominantly growth mindsets for all traits, higher than population averages, with some variation by trait. There was a small effect on years teaching toward growth mindset. No other associations were found. Veterinary educators internationally who participated in this study demonstrated higher rates of growth mindset than the general population. In other fields, a growth mindset in educators has had implications for faculty well-being, teaching and assessment practices, participation in faculty development, and openness to curricular change. Further research is needed in veterinary education to evaluate the implications of these high rates of growth mindset.","PeriodicalId":17575,"journal":{"name":"Journal of veterinary medical education","volume":" ","pages":"248-254"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9876159","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Enhancing Primary Care Learning in a Referral Hospital Setting: Introducing Veterinary Clinical Demonstrators. 在转诊医院环境中加强初级保健学习：引入兽医临床示范者。

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Journal of veterinary medical education Pub Date : 2024-04-01 Epub Date: 2023-05-01 DOI: 10.3138/jvme-2022-0143

Sarah E O'Shaughnessy, Lindsey Gould, Abigail C M Miles, Ellie R Sellers, Lucy S W Squire, Sheena Warman

{"title":"Enhancing Primary Care Learning in a Referral Hospital Setting: Introducing Veterinary Clinical Demonstrators.","authors":"Sarah E O'Shaughnessy, Lindsey Gould, Abigail C M Miles, Ellie R Sellers, Lucy S W Squire, Sheena Warman","doi":"10.3138/jvme-2022-0143","DOIUrl":"10.3138/jvme-2022-0143","url":null,"abstract":"With the majority of veterinary graduates entering primary care practice (PCP), there is increasing recognition of the importance of preparing students to practice across a broad spectrum of care (SoC). The traditional model of veterinary training, focused on the referral hospital environment, can make this challenging. In 2018, Bristol Veterinary School recruited five primary care (PC) veterinary surgeons as veterinary clinical demonstrators (VCDs) who collaborated with rotation-specific specialists to help enhance student focus upon day-one skills and to emphasize SoC relevance of the referral caseload. To evaluate the initiative, two separate online surveys were disseminated to clinical staff and final year veterinary students. The survey was completed by 57 students and 42 staff members. Participants agreed that VCDs helped students feel prepared for a first job in primary care practice (students 94.7%; staff 92.7%); helped students to focus on the primary care relevance of referral cases (students 96.5%; staff 70.8%); helped students develop clinical reasoning skills (students 100%; staff 69.3%), practical skills (students 82.4%; staff 72.5%), and professional attributes (students 59.6%; staff 71.4%). Thematic analysis of free-text comments revealed the benefits and challenges associated with implementing the role. The data gathered helped to guide the role's ongoing development and to provide recommendations for others who may be looking to implement similar educational initiatives to help prepare graduates to practice across a spectrum of care.","PeriodicalId":17575,"journal":{"name":"Journal of veterinary medical education","volume":" ","pages":"274-282"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9728348","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Veterinary Curriculum Leaders: Motivators, Barriers, and Attributes. 兽医课程领导者：动机、障碍和属性。

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Journal of veterinary medical education Pub Date : 2024-04-01 Epub Date: 2023-03-14 DOI: 10.3138/jvme-2022-0098

Sheena M Warman, Kate A Cobb, Heidi J Janicke, Martin Cake, Melinda Bell, Sarah Kelly, Emma Read, Elizabeth Armitage-Chan

{"title":"Veterinary Curriculum Leaders: Motivators, Barriers, and Attributes.","authors":"Sheena M Warman, Kate A Cobb, Heidi J Janicke, Martin Cake, Melinda Bell, Sarah Kelly, Emma Read, Elizabeth Armitage-Chan","doi":"10.3138/jvme-2022-0098","DOIUrl":"10.3138/jvme-2022-0098","url":null,"abstract":"Curriculum leaders (individuals with responsibility for an institution's veterinary curriculum) play a vital role in driving local curriculum priorities, development, and accreditation. This study aimed to describe the career paths of curriculum leaders and identify what motivates them, the barriers they face, and the knowledge, skills, and attributes they perceive as essential for the role. Self-determination theory was used to identify tensions experienced within the role. An international online survey targeted at those identifying as curriculum leaders was completed by 45 participants. 91% of participants held a doctoral level qualification and/or clinical Boards; 82% had additional training in leadership; 38% had additional formal training in education. Motivators included a desire to make a difference, personal satisfaction with teaching and working with students, and social influences. Participants experienced barriers relating to self-development and achievement of their curriculum goals; participants described essential knowledge (of the profession, educational theory, and wider higher education context) and skills (leading teams, change management, and communication). Attributes considered important related both to self (open-minded, patient, resilient, able to see the big picture as well as detail) and relationships with others (approachable, listener, respectful and respected, supportive, credible). Tensions arose in participants' need for autonomy (experiencing barriers to achieving their goals), in their social relatedness (achieving curriculum goals while working with colleagues with conflicting priorities), and in perceptions of necessary competence (a need, but lack of opportunity, for advanced training in educational theory). The findings may help institutions more effectively support and train current and future curriculum leaders.","PeriodicalId":17575,"journal":{"name":"Journal of veterinary medical education","volume":" ","pages":"229-239"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9117093","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Evaluation of Student Engagement, Communication, and Collaboration During Online Group Work: Experiences of Fourth-Year Veterinary Medicine Students. 评估在线小组工作中学生的参与、交流与合作：兽医学四年级学生的经验。

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Journal of veterinary medical education Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Epub Date: 2023-01-16 DOI: 10.3138/jvme-2022-0041

Hanne Jahns, Annetta Zintl

{"title":"Evaluation of Student Engagement, Communication, and Collaboration During Online Group Work: Experiences of Fourth-Year Veterinary Medicine Students.","authors":"Hanne Jahns, Annetta Zintl","doi":"10.3138/jvme-2022-0041","DOIUrl":"10.3138/jvme-2022-0041","url":null,"abstract":"Accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, online teaching has become widely established in higher education in recent years. However, little is known about the influence of the online environment on collaborative student activities, which are an integral part of veterinary education. This study explored engagement, collaboration, and communication among fourth-year veterinary students working in groups on online case-based learning (CBL) activities. Data were collected by questionnaire (93/135) and anonymous peer assessment (98/135) at the end of the trimester. While most students (67%) enjoyed group work and 75% considered it of benefit to their learning, the results indicated that the students' interaction was mainly limited to task management and collating individual answers on shared documents. Rather than meeting online, students communicated by chat and messenger apps. Agreement of roles, rules, and the group contract were largely treated as box-ticking exercises. Conflict was the only factor that affected group work satisfaction and was largely avoided rather than addressed. Interestingly lack of student engagement in group work was not related to overall academic performance and had no impact on their end-of-term exam results. This study highlights high student satisfaction and engagement with online group CBL activities even when collaboration and communication were limited. Achieving higher levels of collaborative learning involving co-regulation of learning and metacognitive processing of learning content may require more specific, formal training in relevant skill sets from an early stage of the veterinary curriculum.","PeriodicalId":17575,"journal":{"name":"Journal of veterinary medical education","volume":" ","pages":"130-140"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10534478","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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