Key Factors Driving Student Learning Outcomes at a Medical College in Henan, China
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Purpose The study aimed to determine the components affecting students' learning outcomes and collected data through a questionnaire survey. The factors influencing student learning, such as cognitive ability, self-efficacy, learning motivation, learning strategies, and teacher behaviors, were explored. Research design, data, and methodology: The research was conducted in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China. To ensure the study's reliability and scientific rigor, the variables were processed, and the results of validity and reliability analyses were reported. After conducting these tests, questionnaires were distributed to 180 students to examine the relationship between independent and dependent variables. Finally, a strategic plan intervention was proposed, involving 30 selected students. Results: The results from regression analysis showed a significant relationship between the independent variables (cognitive ability, self-efficacy, learning motivation, learning strategies, and teacher behavior) and the dependent variable (learning outcomes). Validation confirmed that this intervention effectively improved student learning outcomes and is anticipated to be beneficial for the medical college in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China. Conclusions: The study help students establish comprehensive learning goals, thereby enabling the student-centered teaching philosophy to flourish. Additionally, the knowledge competitions prompt teachers to reflect on and address issues in their daily teaching practices, which leads to improved student learning outcomes and enhanced teaching effectiveness.
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