Chinese Journal of Medical Education ›› 2023, Vol. 43 ›› Issue (2): 95-99.DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115259-20220607-00740

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A qualitative study on learning deviance among medical undergraduates in medicine-related courses

Zhu Zining1, Tang Min2, Yang Qiaoyue1, Zhang Yueyinghu3, Qi Jiating4, Shi Zhengqing1, Zhao Meizhen5, Zang Shuang6, Zeng Tieying5   

  1. 1School of Nursing, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China;
    2Gastrointestinal Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China;
    3Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO 63130, USA;
    4The Second Clinical School, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China;
    5Deptartment of Nursing, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China;
    6Department of Community Nursing, School of Nursing, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China
  • Received:2022-06-07 Online:2023-02-01 Published:2023-01-31
  • Contact: Zhao Meizhen, Email: meizhenzhao99@126.com
  • Supported by:
    China Academic Degree and Graduate Education Association Project of 2020 (2020MSA398)

Abstract: Objective To explore the learning deviance among medical undergraduates in medicine-related courses, and to provide references for improving their classroom learning participation and involvement. Methods From January 4 to 31, 2021, 23 medical undergraduates from 8 medical schools were selected as study participants for in-depth interviews. The interview data were analyzed using Colaizzi phenomenology method. Results The learning deviances among medical undergraduates in medicine-related courses included: violation of class discipline, i.e. unreasonable use of cell phones, failure to follow school rules; deviance from class tasks, i.e. completing learning tasks in a perfunctory manner, avoiding learning tasks; lack of classroom cooperation and participation. Conclusions There are various forms of classroom learning deviances among medical undergraduates. Medical schools should optimize the supervision mode of classroom attendance, reform teaching methods, and strengthen professionalism education to improve the participation and engagement of medical undergraduates in medicine-related courses.

Key words: Students, Medical, Learning deviance, Classroom, Qualitative research, Colaizzi analysis, Cooperative learning

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