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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Abraham, Reem Rachel; Fisher, Murray; Kamath, Asha; Izzati, T. Aizan; Nabila, Saidatul; Atikah, Nik Nur – Advances in Physiology Education, 2011
Medical students are expected to possess self-directed learning skills to pursue lifelong learning. Previous studies have reported that the readiness for self-directed learning depends on personal attributes as well as the curriculum followed in institutions. Melaka Manipal Medical College of Manipal University (Karnataka, India) offers a Bachelor…
Descriptors: Medical Students, Learning Readiness, Independent Study, Low Achievement
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Abraham, Reem Rachel; Raghavendra, Rao; Surekha, Kamath; Asha, Kamath – Advances in Physiology Education, 2009
A single examination does not fulfill all the functions of assessment. The present study was undertaken to determine the reliability and student satisfaction regarding the objective structured practical examination (OSPE) as a method of assessment of laboratory exercises in physiology before implementing it in the forthcoming university…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), College Students, Physiology, Program Effectiveness
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Abraham, Reem Rachel; Upadhya, Subramanya; Torke, Sharmila; Ramnarayan, K. – Advances in Physiology Education, 2004
Medicine is an applied science, interpreting evidence and applying it to real life by using clinical reasoning skills and experience. COPT (clinically oriented physiology teaching) was incorporated in physiology instruction aiming to relate the study of physiology to real-life problems, to generate enthusiasm and motivation for learning, and to…
Descriptors: Physiology, Medical Students, Clinical Experience, Case Studies