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Comparison of Textbook and Self-Instructional Learning Methods

Miss Bukowski was a physical therapist at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, 42nd and Dewey, Omaha, NE 68104, when this study was done. She is now Coordinator of Information and Guidance, Northeast Unit, American Cancer Society, 8400 Pine Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19111.
Dr. Jensen is Associate Professor and Director, Program in Physical Therapy, Marquette University, 2611 W Wisconsin Ave, West Hall, Milwaukee, WI 53233.
Miss Morrison is Assistant Professor, Program in Physical Therapy, Marquette University.

Physical therapists have voiced their concern that independent study units, self-assessment tools, and refresher courses be made available. In response, we developed a series of self-instructional units in radiology, gross anatomy, and applied anatomy. To evaluate two of the units (hip and knee), we compared the self-instructional method with a traditional method using assigned textbook readings. We found no significant differences in performance levels between physical therapists and physical therapy students using self-instruction and those using textbook methods of reviewing anatomy. It took less time for the participants to do self-instruction reviews than textbook reviews, and the six-month retention rate was higher for those using self-instruction. Results of an attitude questionnaire, however, indicated approval of the self-instructional method of review as being more acceptable and enjoyable than the textbook method.

Key Words: Education, continuing • Educational measurement • Physical therapy