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Programmed instruction in institutional purchasing for dietetic students

B J Pietrzyk, H C Brittin, V M Chamberlain

    Journal of the American Dietetic Association
    |November 1, 1978
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    A new programmed instruction unit effectively taught institutional purchasing to dietetic students, significantly improving their knowledge. This educational tool was well-received by students and instructors, suggesting broader applications in dietetic education.

    Area of Science:

    • Dietetic Education
    • Nutritional Sciences
    • Health Professions Education

    Background:

    • Institutional purchasing is a key skill for dietitians.
    • Existing educational methods may not fully cover this topic efficiently.
    • Programmed instruction offers a potential solution for structured learning.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and evaluate a programmed instruction unit for teaching institutional purchasing to dietetic students.
    • To assess the effectiveness of the unit in improving cognitive achievement.
    • To gauge student and instructor attitudes toward the programmed instruction method.

    Main Methods:

    • A programmed instruction unit on institutional purchasing was created.
    • Forty-five dietetic students from undergraduate, internship, and traineeship programs participated.

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  • Pre- and post-tests, attitude scales, and instructor questionnaires were used for evaluation.

    • Main Results:

    • Cognitive achievement scores increased by 24% post-instruction.
    • The unit was effective across all student groups (undergraduate, intern, trainee).
    • Students reported favorable attitudes towards programmed instruction, and instructors found it useful.

    Conclusions:

    • Programmed instruction is an effective method for teaching institutional purchasing to dietetic students.
    • This approach can be applied to other areas of dietetic education for factual material delivery and review.
    • The unit has the potential to enhance learning efficiency and save classroom time.