The effect of supplemental lecture, evaluation method and instructional type on student performance in a preclinical technique project

This study examined two types of instruction, two methods of evaluation, and the effects of a supplemental lecture in teaching a laboratory technique exercise. Students were randomly assigned to one of four groups: (1) self-instruction, self-evaluation; (2) self-instruction, teacher-evaluation; (3)...

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Published in:Journal of dental education Vol. 43; no. 5; p. 276
Main Authors: Gershen, J A, Jedrychowski, J R
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States 01.05.1979
Subjects:
Composite Resins
Dental Restoration, Permanent
Education, Dental
Educational Measurement
Evaluation Studies as Topic
Humans
Laboratories, Dental
Motor Skills
Pediatric Dentistry - education
Self-Evaluation Programs
Teaching - methods
Time Factors
ISSN:0022-0337
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Summary:This study examined two types of instruction, two methods of evaluation, and the effects of a supplemental lecture in teaching a laboratory technique exercise. Students were randomly assigned to one of four groups: (1) self-instruction, self-evaluation; (2) self-instruction, teacher-evaluation; (3) teacher-aided instruction, self evaluation; and (4) teacher-aided instruction, teacher-evaluation. In addition, half of the students in each of the four groups received a supplemental lecture. Ratings of technical performance, a didactic posttest, and project completion time, were used as outcome measures. Of 27 main treatment effects tested, 25 demonstrated no significant differences. This study fails to demonstrate any major advantage of using self versus traditional forms of instruction and evaluation when student performance is the primary consideration.
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ISSN:0022-0337
DOI:10.1002/j.0022-0337.1979.43.5.tb01262.x