Identify the Dentistry Students Perception of the Learning Environment (LE): A Literature Review

Document Type : Review Article

Authors

1 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental School, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran

2 School of Dentistry, Shahed University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

3 School of Dentistry, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran

Abstract

Background and aim: Learning environment in the process of medical education and the impact of the professional behavior of learners based on their understanding of learning environments is a unique role. The aim of this systematic literature review was evaluation. Identify the Dentistry Students’ perception of the LE.
Materials and methods: Some papers retrieved using the search strings were chosen via consideration of specific criteria for ensuring their relevance and whether they were able to reply to each RQ. Upon reading the full-text papers, all included studies meeting inclusion criteria that considered the titles, abstracts, and keywords were regarded as the pertinent paper.
Conclusion: Recommended to plan appropriately for holding educational courses and prepare conditions, facilities, and suitable environments for the growth of these educational approaches.

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