Student and Supervisor Perspective on Undergraduate Research in a Teaching-Intensive Setting in Oman

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作者
Al Ajmi, Zainab [1 ]
Al Na'abi, Aaya [1 ]
Alrawahi, Abdul-Hakeem [1 ]
Al Saadoon, Muna [1 ]
Al Balushi, Huriya Darwish [1 ]
Alhabsi, Fatema [1 ]
Babiker, Hamza A. [1 ]
机构
[1] Sultan Qaboos Univ, Coll Med & Hlth Sci, Dept Child Hlth, Muscat 111, Oman
来源
EDUCATION SCIENCES | 2023年 / 13卷 / 04期
关键词
supervisors and students' perception; undergraduate research; College of Medicine and Health Sciences; Oman; RESEARCH METHODOLOGY; PERCEPTIONS; EXPERIENCES; ATTITUDES;
D O I
10.3390/educsci13040346
中图分类号
G40 [教育学];
学科分类号
040101 ; 120403 ;
摘要
Undergraduate research (UGR) is a valuable experience that can potentially enhance the quality of graduates, and raise awareness of the importance of research and its impact on career development. These outcomes, however, depend on the environment under which students conduct research. The present study assessed the staff and students' perspective of UGR in an intensive teaching setting at the college of Medicine and Health Sciences (COMHS), Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), Oman. We assessed the perception of supervisors (n = 90) and students (n = 314) of UGR and factors that hinder the research experience. Satisfaction towards UGR among supervisors and students was good (mean = 72.4 +/- 13.0) and moderate (mean = 57.8 +/- 14.2), respectively. The students reported a good satisfaction towards the relevance of UGR (mean = 71.34 +/- 20.0), the research skills acquired (63.43 +/- 18.9), and interaction with research supervisors (68.47 +/- 23.5). Female students were more positive towards UGR than males. The students' grade in the UGR module was the only independent factor influencing their satisfaction. Similar to the students, supervisors were highly satisfied with the relevance of UGR (mean = 84.4% +/- 20.7), the module structure (mean = 73.3 +/- 14.6), workload (mean = 73.3 +/- 14.6) and the students' performance (71.8% +/- 18). However, supervisors were less positive about the students' acquired skills (mean = 69.0% +/- 12.8) and available logistics to support UGR (mean = 67.8% +/- 16.3). In summary, supervisors and students in COMHS, Oman, (SQU) regard UGR as valuable and recognize its relevance. Supervisors were more likely than students to report a lack of resources to run UGR. Thus, resources should be maintained to inspire supervisors and sustain an active research environment to inspire students.
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