Tag: Thirumalaya Balaraman

The effectiveness of a case based online video assignment in improving practical performance of physiotherapy students – a quasi experimental study

Thirumalaya Balaraman, Zbigniew Śliwiński

Thirumalaya Balaraman, Zbigniew Śliwiński – The effectiveness of a case based online video assignment in improving practical performance of physiotherapy students – a quasi experimental study. Fizjoterapia Polska 2021; 21(2); 30-34

Abstract
Aim. In this technologically advancing world, online teaching has become omnipresent in all fields. However, teaching online is still a challenge in allied health professional courses where hands-on skills are the core component of the curriculum. Hence, the aim of this paper was to assess the effectiveness of a case based combined online video and written assignment in improving the practical performance and satisfaction of the cardiorespiratory physiotherapy course students. Material and Methods. At INTI International University (INTIIU), we provided a case scenario to the cardiorespiratory physiotherapy course students as an assignment. First, the students need to submit their written answers in the Blackboard (BB) Learning Management System. They also need to record a video of the patient assessment procedure for the given case scenario and upload it in the BB. The student’s practical performance before the online assignment in the coursework Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) and after the assignment in the Final OSCE was assessed to find the difference. Results. The paired t-test showed a significant difference between coursework (M = 66.47, SD = 7.04) and final OSCE (M = 77.49, SD=10.11) performance; t (13) = −3.48, p = 0.004, which indicates that the students’ performance in the final OSCE was significantly better than coursework OSCE. The students’ perception about the course and their engagement in the BB was better. Conclusions. The case-based video and written assignment is a successful strategy to improve the practical performance of the students in a physiotherapy course where practical skills are imperative.
Key words:
blended learning, video assignment, online assignment, practical performance, physiotherapy
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Blended Learning in Physiotherapy Education: Magic Mix That Improves Quality of Student Learning

Thirumalaya Balaraman, Narasimman Swaminathan, Zbigniew Śliwiński, Marek Kiljański

T. Balaraman, N. Swaminathan, Z. Śliwiński, M. Kiljański – Blended Learning in Physiotherapy Education: Magic Mix That Improves Quality of Student Learning. FP 2016;16(4);24-28

Abstract

Background.
Teaching face to face and partly online is called blended teaching. In practical oriented subjects like physiotherapy more hands on training is required. Hence online teaching may not help to meet the learning outcomes. But a combination of face to face and online may be very effective in delivering the course contents. In this paper the effect of blended teaching on students learning is discussed.
Aim.
The aim of this paper is to discuss the efficacy of blended learning to improve the quality of student learning in physiotherapy education.
Materials and methods.
At INTI International University, we delivered physiotherapy selected courses in blended mode using various tools in the Blackboard platform. We also used zoom and skype to deliver in-classroom lectures with international expert from overseas. The efficacy of this method was evaluated through student’s feedback and performance in the formative and summative assessments
Results.
The students participated in these courses perceived blended teaching strategies very effective and convenient. Blended learning encouraged more collaboration between students which was evident based on their summative exam scores.
Conclusion.
Blended teaching strategies may be effective in physiotherapy education to improve the quality of students learning. A higher quality studies will provide more evidence.

Key words:
blended learning, physiotherapy education, physiotherapy education,

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