An evaluative study of the medical radiologic technology academic curriculum as perceived by the students and teachers of De La Salle University-Aguinaldo

Date of Completion

1993

Document Type

Research Project

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology

Keywords

Technology, Radiologic, Education, Curriculum

Abstract

The study was undertaken primarily to find out the perceptions of the students and teachers on academic curriculum of the Medical Radiologic Technology of De La Salle University-Aguinaldo. Specifically, it sought the answer to the following questions: (1) What are the students' perception about the Medical Radiologic Technology curriculum in terms of: a) Level of Satisfaction, and b) Factors Affecting Perception? (2) What are the teachers' perception about the Medical Radiologic Technology curriculum in terms of: a) Level of Satisfaction, and b) Factors Affecting Perception? (3) What are the perceptions of the teachers and students about the Medical Radiologic technology curriculum in terms of: a) Level of Satisfaction, and b) Factors Affecting Perception? (4) What should be done to improve or strengthen the Medical Radiologic Technology curriculum? (5) What should be the responsibility of the Department of Education, Culture and Sports ; Philippine Association of Radiologic Technologists and the institution in terms of curriculum evaluation and development? The study made use of 44 Associate in Radiologic Technology graduates class 1992and 9 full-time faculty members of the Department of Radiologic Technology of De La Salle University-Aguinaldo. The descriptive narrative research design was employed in view of the nature of the problem of the study. The main data gathering tool used was the self-made questionnaire which was answered by the respondents. The statistical tool used was the Tally Frequency Count and Ranking Systems. On the basis of the findings of this investigation, the following conclusions were drawn: (1) The teachers and students perceived the Medical Radiologic Technology curriculum as generally unsatisfactory. (2) The subject offered in the second year level were perceived as problematic. (3) The problem includes subject arrangements, subject line up, and topic overlap. (4) Consultations should be done with the various groups concerned with the upgrading, updating, and general improvements of the Medical Radiologic Technology professions.

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