Identification of histological threshold concepts in health sciences curricula: Students' perception.

ABSTRACT: Students' metacognitive skills and perceptions are considered important variables for high-quality learning. In this study, students' perceptions were used to identify histological threshold concepts (integrative, irreversible, transformative, and troublesome) in three health sciences curricula. A specific questionnaire was developed and validated to characterize students' perceptions of histological threshold concepts. A sample of 410 undergraduate students enrolled in the dentistry, medicine, and pharmacy degree programs participated in the study. Concepts assessed in the study were clustered to ten categories (factors) by exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. Concepts linked to tissue organization and tissue functional states received the highest scores from students in all degr

SUBMITTER: Martin-Piedra MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10078720 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature