The Academic Events Group, 5th Cyprus International Conference on Educational Research,

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Knowledge Level of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Department Students About the Bologna Process and Satisfaction of Elective Lecture in Foreign Department
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Last modified: 2016-03-03

Abstract


Purpose:Bologna process is a program created for the purpose of improve standards in higher education and  academic subjects and  harmonization of education systems by minimizing differences  and create a higher education area fully compatible with each other in the Europea. This study was planned to investigate whether students have enough information about the Bologna process and its opportunities and to invastigate satisfaction their receives under this process the exterior of the lecture (BDS).

Methods:This study was carried out on fourth grade students reading in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department. Students' knowledge about Bologna process and BDS lecture satisfaction levels were evaluated by 16-item questionnaire. The questions in the survey formed by the researchers, were asked to answer with a yes or no option for students. The first 8 questions is related bologna process , last 8 question is related BDS lecture satisfaction.

Conclusion:The study included 18 women and 32 men with a total of 50 students participated. 78% of students stated that they have not information about the Bologna process and stated that Bologna process not supporting student mobility, not ensuring that equality of opportunity and there is no positive contribute that lecture and extracurricular activities. 84% of students stated that they could not get the lecture they want when selecting BDS course. while 50% of students stated that process dont be useful for personal development, 64 % stated that process dont to be useful for academic development.

Result:The results indicate that students didnt have enugh knowledge about Bologna process and its opportunities and students were unable to gain the right results. As a result, students should be given comprehensive information about the bologna process and improvements must be made in order to select the required courses outside the department.


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