The effect of virtual laboratory simulations on medical laboratory techniques students’ knowledge and vocational laboratory education

Objectives Virtual laboratory simulations (VLSs) are computer-based tools that offer unlimited application options in scientific, medical, and engineering fields. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether VLSs are efficient learning tools and how these simulations can be integrated into laboratory practice in medical laboratory education. Methods In this pre-test/post-test control group study, 32 volunteers were randomly assigned to either experimental or control groups. The experimental group performed laboratory simulations based on biochemistry and microbiology and then completed a self-report survey to evaluate their satisfaction and beliefs about simulations. Results In the experimental group, post-test scores of each simulation were significantly elevated compared to pre-test scores; however, pre- and post-test scores of control group were statistically the same. The experimental group agreed that these simulations should be applied before theoretical lectures and laboratory practices. They also highlighted that translating from English to their native language creates difficulties in applying and understanding the simulation. Conclusions We emphasized that VLSs are excellent learning tools that increase not only the knowledge but also the self-motivation and focus of the students. Based on feedbacks, native language options are necessary to enable the students to achieve equality of opportunity in education..

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2022

Erschienen:

2022

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:47

Enthalten in:

Turkish journal of biochemistry - 47(2022), 4 vom: 24. Aug., Seite 529-537

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Keleş, Didem [VerfasserIn]
Bulgurcu, Alihan [VerfasserIn]
Feyzioğlu Demir, Esra [VerfasserIn]
Şemin, Ilgi Makbule [VerfasserIn]

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35.70 / Biochemie: Allgemeines

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© 2022 the author(s), published by De Gruyter, Berlin/Boston

doi:

10.1515/tjb-2020-0619

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GRUY008560056