Academic Journal
Dealing with Academic Difficulty in Medical School: A Pilot Study
| العنوان: | Dealing with Academic Difficulty in Medical School: A Pilot Study |
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| المؤلفون: | Malau-Aduli, Bunmi S. (ORCID |
| المصدر: | Education Sciences. 2020 10. |
| الاتاحة: | MDPI AG. Klybeckstrasse 64, 4057 Basel, Switzerland. Tel: e-mail: indexing@mdpi.com; Web site: http://www.mdpi.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 8 |
| تاريخ النشر: | 2020 |
| نوع الوثيقة: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Medical Schools, Medical Students, Help Seeking, Student Needs, Academic Achievement, Difficulty Level, Student Attitudes, Academic Advising, Counselor Attitudes, Academic Failure, Self Efficacy, Early Intervention, Foreign Countries, Academic Support Services, Rural Areas, Capacity Building |
| مصطلحات جغرافية: | Australia |
| تدمد: | 2227-7102 |
| مستخلص: | Some students struggle through medical school and do not have the confidence to seek help. This pilot study sought to explore the challenges and needs of medical students experiencing academic difficulty. Semi-structured interviews and online surveys were used to collect data from an academic advisor and thirteen medical students who had experienced academic difficulty. Unexpected academic failure and the loss of self-efficacy contributed to students hiding their academic difficulty and avoiding available support systems. Despite the sampling limitations, the findings of this pilot study have value in giving direction to future research. Programs that will change the current attitudes to academic difficulty, normalising access to support and encouraging early intervention, are needed to build the capacity for excellence among these students. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2020 |
| رقم الانضمام: | EJ1250499 |
| قاعدة البيانات: | ERIC |
| تدمد: | 2227-7102 |
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