The application of multiple intelligences theory in obstetrics and gynecology clinical internship teaching for the medical students / 中华医学教育探索杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore the practical effects of multiple intelligence theory applied in Obstetrics and Gynecology clinical internship teaching for the medical students.Methods The Eight-year program medical students in the classes of 2009 and 2010 were collected,among which 45 students in theexperimental group were taught by multiple intelligence theory,and 40 students in the control group were taught by traditional teaching methods.The results determined by the questionnaire survey,written test scores,operation test scores,medical documents writing results,usual performance and teachers' job evaluation.The data were analyzed by SPSS 17.0 statistical software,chi-square test and t test.Results Compared with control group,the written test scores,operation test scores,medical documents writing results,usual performance,the student questionnaire and teachers' self work evaluation of the experimental group were significantly higher (89.720 ± 8.147) vs.(81.140 ± 9.142),(88.230 ± 4.328) vs.(80.360 ± 5.621),(86.530 ± 2.641) vs.(81.580 ± 2.036),(87.650 ± 3.957) vs.(82.360 ± 6.392),which showed statistically significant difference (P＜0.05).The experimental group students think the teaching methods with multiple intelligence theory are novel,producing following positive effects in fully inspiring learning initiative,fostering the ability of independent study,enlightening clinical thinking,strengthening collective cooperation and improving the ability of doctor-patient communication and problem-solving etc.Conclusions It shows that the application of multiple intelligences theory in Obstetrics and Gynecology clinical internship for the medical students could motivate the students' self-confidence and enthusiasm,and contribute to train high quality medical talent,Meanwhile,the higher requirements are needed for teachers.It is worth promoting the application.