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Adv Health Sci Educ Theory Pract. 2011 Mar;16(1):97-107. doi: 10.1007/s10459-010-9248-1. Epub 2010 Sep 25.

Assessing medical students' self-regulation as aptitude in computer-based learning.

Advances in health sciences education : theory and practice

Hyuksoon S Song, Adina L Kalet, Jan L Plass

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  1. Program in Educational Communication and Technology, New York University, 239 Greene Street Suite 300, New York, NY 10003, USA. [email protected]

PMID: 20872071 PMCID: PMC3828293 DOI: 10.1007/s10459-010-9248-1

Abstract

We developed a Self-Regulation Measure for Computer-based learning (SRMC) tailored toward medical students, by modifying Zimmerman's Self-Regulated Learning Interview Schedule (SRLIS) for K-12 learners. The SRMC's reliability and validity were examined in 2 studies. In Study 1, 109 first-year medical students were asked to complete the SRMC. Bivariate correlation analysis results indicated that the SRMC scores had a moderate degree of correlation with student achievement in a teacher-developed test. In Study 2, 58 third-year clerkship students completed the SRMC. Regression analysis results indicated that the frequency of medical students' usage of self-regulation strategies was associated with their general clinical knowledge measured by a nationally standardized licensing exam. These two studies provided evidence for the reliability and concurrent validity of the SRMC to assess medical students' self-regulation as aptitude. Future work should provide evidence to guide and improve instructional design as well as inform educational policy.

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