Understanding and Enhancing DMD Student Study Habits for Greater Learning and Wellbeing

TitleUnderstanding and Enhancing DMD Student Study Habits for Greater Learning and Wellbeing
Faculty/College/UnitDentistry
StatusCompleted
Duration1 Year
Initiation04/01/2012
Completion06/30/2014
Project Summary

The main purpose of this study is to enhance student learning and well-being by developing a series of workshops for students which are intended to alleviate negative stress and anxiety, and by developing a student handbook promoting effective study strategies and behaviours. The results of a longitudinal study identifying dental students’ study habits, stress responses and life circumstances, will be used to iteratively create a series of supportive workshops, and resources on effective studying strategies.

Funding Details
Year 1: Project YearYear 1
Year 1: Funding Year2012/2013
Year 1: Project TypeSmall TLEF
Year 1: Principal InvestigatorLeandra Best
Year 1: Funded Amount34,380
Year 1: Team Members

Leandra Best, Associate Dean, Academic Affairs, Oral Health Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry
Alex Hemming, Manager, Student Services, Faculty of Dentistry
Jude Walker, Dental Education Research Lab, Faculty of Dentistry
HsingChi von Bergmann, Dental Education Research Lab, Faculty of Dentistry