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T1 Mixed-method tutoring support improves learning outcomes of veterinary students in basic subjects
A1 García Iglesias, María José
A1 Pérez Martínez, Claudia
A1 Gutiérrez Martín, César Bernardo
A1 Díez Láiz, Raquel
A1 Sahagún , Ana M.
A2 Sanidad Animal
K1 Educación
K1 Veterinaria
K1 Grado en Veterinaria
K1 Tutorías
K1 Universidad de León
AB Tutoring is a useful tool in the university teaching-learning binomial, although its development is impairedin large classes. Recent improvements in information and communication technologies have made tutoring possible viathe Internet. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of mixed-method academic tutoring in two basic subjectsin Veterinary Science studies at the University of León (Spain) to optimize the usefulness of tutoring supportin the college environment. This quasi-experimental study was firstly carried out as a pilot study in a smallgroup of tutored students of “Cytology and Histology” (CH) (47/186; 25.3%) and “Veterinary Pharmacology”(VP) (33/141; 23.4%) subjects, and was implemented in a large class of CH the next academic year (150 students) whilecomparing the results with those obtained in a previous tutorless course (162 students). Tutored students were givenaccess to online questionnaires with electronic feedback on each subject. In addition to traditional tutoring carried outin both tutored and tutorless students, the pilot study included three sessions of face-to-face tutoring in order to monitorthe progress of students. Its efficacy was assessed by monitoring students’ examination scores and attendance as well asa satisfaction survey.Online tutoring support, together with conventional teaching methods, may be a useful methodto incorporate student-centered learning in basic subjects in Veterinary Science.
PB Springer
YR 2019
FD 2019-05-27
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10612/10838
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10612/10838
NO BMC Veterinary Research, 2018, vol. 14 (1), Feb 1
NO P. 1-10
DS BULERIA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de León
RD 27-abr-2024