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Learning Approaches and Learning Difficulties: A Comparison of Indian and Nepali Dental Science Students
Author(s) -
Mayya Shreemathi S.,
Rao A. Krishna,
Ramnarayan K.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
journal of dental education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.53
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1930-7837
pISSN - 0022-0337
DOI - 10.1002/j.0022-0337.2002.66.11.tb03604.x
Subject(s) - nepali , psychology , significant difference , health science , perception , medical education , dental education , mathematics education , medicine , linguistics , neuroscience , philosophy
This study explored the difference in learning approaches and difficulties of Nepali and Indian undergraduate students of dental science. A locally developed inventory was used to measure learning approach and learning difficulties. Data collected from 166 Indians and 69 Nepalis were compared. The scores on various scales of the inventory indicate that Nepalis are more fearful and less confident regarding examination and course completion and have significantly less positive perception about academic capability. Indian students scored significantly higher on motivation, interest, and deep processing. The language problem was significantly greater for Nepali students. Higher percentages of Nepalis experienced various academic and nonacademic problems. The study highlights the need to consider difference in learning approach among the students of health science courses that admit students from different academic, nonacademic, and cultural backgrounds.