Authors : Uchenna Cosmas Ugwu, Lawretta Eyuche Ozoemena, Benedeth Anulika Obayi, Adaustin Ifeoma Okeke and David C.J. Ayalogu
Abstract: Simulation in education has become an increasingly popular tool in teaching and producing highly qualified professionals in health, education and applied sciences. The study aimed to determine the perception of simulation as an educational technique in health, education and applied sciences by Health Education Students (HES) in universities. This study is important as the understanding of the student’s perception would help to establish their readiness to engage in simulation. The descriptive research design was utilized. The sample for the study consisted of 320 HES selected from 72 Universities in Nigeria. The 72 universities constitute 72 clusters (cluster sampling techniques). Simple random technique by balloting was used to select 20 universities out of the 72 universities. A total of 16 HES were selected from each of the 20 universities (clusters) using simple random technique. Overall, a total of 320 HES were used for the study. The instrument used for data collection was questionnaire. The descriptive statistics was used for data analysis. The result showed that the perception of simulation as an educational technique in health, education and applied sciences by HES in universities was positive. The study also indicated significant differences between variables of the respondents regarding the phenomenon. Based on the findings, it was concluded that reinforcing and sustaining simulation in health, education and applied sciences during the student’s early phases of academic programme and incorporating same in later phases can promote knowledge development, skill acquisition and self-confidence.
Uchenna Cosmas Ugwu, Lawretta Eyuche Ozoemena, Benedeth Anulika Obayi, Adaustin Ifeoma Okeke and David C.J. Ayalogu, 2018. Perception of Simulation as an Educational Technique in Health, Education and Applied Sciences by Health Education Students in Universities. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 13: 5077-5083.