A Study of Development of Dental Practicum Course Provision for Students in Doctor of Dental Surgery Program
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This research aimed to study the current situation in the management of dental practicum courses and to identify the strategies for improving the management of dental practicum courses. The study group focused on the 3rd to 6th year dental students from the School of Dentistry, University of Phayao during the 2022 academic year who had enrolled and completed in dental practicum courses. 30 samples were voluntary included in this study with informed consent. The researchers collected data by focus group discussion during February to March, 2023, where participants were encouraged to freely express their experiences in accordance with guided discussions created by researchers. The data was then analyzed by reporting the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT analysis) and major issues were chosen for further analysis to fishbone diagrams and value chain diagrams. The results of this study were summarized that the course content is contemporary and globally applicable, supported by well-detailed manuals. Instructors are knowledgeable and specialized in their teaching topics, instructors from both full-time staffs and special instructors from other faculties provide diverse learning opportunities for students. The physical environment of the location is conducive for learning situation, and facilities such as equipment and laboratory staffs are efficient. Furthermore, the curriculum management system is up-to-date, utilizing electronic and online systems for communication and assessment. The findings of this study can be utilized to improve learning instruction by using up-to-date practical manuals, focus on the communication between learners and instructors during learning activity, ensure evenly distributed class schedules across academic years, and well-planned necessary equipment to procure suitable and cost-effective materials. These efforts will enhance the efficiency of teaching management and create long-term value.
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บทความ ข้อมูล เนื้อหา รูปภาพ ฯลฯ ที่ได้รับการลงตีพิมพ์ในวิทยาสารทันตแพทยศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยขอนแก่นถือเป็นลิขสิทธิ์เฉพาะของคณะทันตแพทยศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยขอนแก่น หากบุคคลหรือหน่วยงานใดต้องการนำทั้งหมดหรือส่วนหนึ่งส่วนใดไปเผยแพร่ต่อหรือเพื่อกระทำการใด ๆ จะต้องได้รับอนุญาตเป็นลายลักษณ์อักษร จากคณะทันตแพทยศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยขอนแก่นก่อนเท่านั้น
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