Evaluation on the Teaching and Learning Arrangement of Undergraduate Students at University of Health Sciences, Lao PDR

Abstract

Introduction: Evaluation is a systematic process of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting information to determine the extent to which pupils are achieving instructional objectives. Additionally, evaluation reflects value judgments about previous curricula and instructional designs. Evaluation critiques previous documents, plans, and actions. Dental school was established in 1965, at that time as a dental assistant. In 1990 was extended the program for a 6-year course for the Bachelor’s degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery(DDS), with limited dental education evaluation in Laos, there is no basis to conclude the performance of dental educators at the Faculty supposedly relies on their skill to conduct self-evaluation and improve teaching techniques and curriculum without formal and standardized procedures. So, this study focuses on student-centered evaluation of the teaching and learning process. The result of the analysis can be used to evaluate baseline data, determine the priority, and plan the strategy as a team in the future. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional study descriptive study utilizing the questionnaires form with the 37-item. The sample size in this study is 1097 samples, divided as teachers group and students group. 94 teachers from three faculties in the university, and 1003 students are undergraduate students who are enrolled in the academic year 2022-2023, as separate for three faculties 281 dental students, 140 nursing students, and 582 medical students. Data analysis using the Statistical package for the Social Sciences Program (SPSS), and the Chi-square test or Fisher’s exact test was used to describe and compare variables. Results: 1) The teaching and learning arrangement sector found that: the teachers group was Satisfied (mean score = 3.877; SD = .8317) with the teaching and learning conducted in the university. And for the student group was Neither dissatisfied nor satisfied (mean score = 3.259; SD = .8011). 2) The educational evaluation sector found that: the teachers group was Satisfied (mean score = 3.521; SD = .8765). And for the student group was Neither dissatisfied nor satisfied (mean score = 3.087; SD = .8801) with the educational evaluation method in the university. 3) Classroom condition and teaching tools sector found that: Neither dissatisfied nor satisfied in the teachers group (mean score = 3.03; SD = 1.004) and students group (mean score = 3.11; SD = .9532).