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The effectiveness of a slide-tape program on literature evaluation
The Journal of Biocommunication
|August 1, 1984
Summary
A slide-tape program effectively improved medical students' literature evaluation skills, performing comparably to traditional lectures. Both teaching methods showed significant score improvements post-intervention.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Information Literacy
Background:
- Effective literature evaluation is crucial for medical professionals.
- Traditional lectures are a common method for teaching these skills.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the effectiveness of a slide-tape program on literature evaluation skills.
- To compare the slide-tape program's efficacy against a conventional lecture.
Main Methods:
- Nine medical students (group 1) individually viewed a slide-tape program.
- Nine medical students (group 2) attended a lecture on the same topic.
- Computerized questionnaires measured knowledge before and after interventions.
Main Results:
- Both groups showed significant improvement in literature evaluation scores (p < 0.05).
- No significant differences in pre- and post-test scores were found between the slide-tape and lecture groups (p > 0.05).
Conclusions:
- The slide-tape program is a viable and comparable alternative to conventional lectures for introducing literature evaluation concepts.
- This study highlights the potential of multimedia educational tools in medical training.