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Media in teaching college level nutrition. Is it effective and efficient?
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
|June 1, 1975
Summary
Syracuse University employs diverse multimedia methods, including audio tapes, films, and computer-assisted instruction, to enhance nutrition education. These innovative techniques improve learning efficiency and ensure information retention among students.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Education
- Educational Technology
Background:
- Traditional lecture-based methods are supplemented with various technologies at Syracuse University.
- Diverse student populations (dietetic, nutrition, nursing, pre-medical) require varied teaching approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of multiple teaching techniques in nutrition and food science.
- To explore the impact of self-paced, multimedia-integrated learning on student outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a self-paced course utilizing audio tapes, films, slides, video, and computer-assisted instruction.
- Utilizing compressed-speech tapes to enhance learning efficiency.
- Employing computerized tests for module evaluation at student discretion.
Main Results:
- Multimedia "happenings" effectively capture student attention and modify attitudes.
- Nutritional information presented through these methods is well-retained by students.
- Compressed-speech tapes contribute to increased learning efficiency.
Conclusions:
- A multi-modal approach integrating various media significantly enhances nutrition education.
- Self-paced, technology-driven learning strategies are effective for diverse student groups.
- Innovative educational methods improve knowledge acquisition and retention in nutrition science.