Using a Natural Abilities Battery for Academic and Career Guidance: a Ten-Year Study

作者:Brown Corrie C*; Harvey Stephen B; Stiles Dori
来源:Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 2011, 38(3): 270-277.
DOI:10.3138/jvme.38.3.270

摘要

Over a period of 10 years, first-year students from 11 consecutive veterinary classes conducted a self-assessment using a natural abilities survey. The present study analyzes the data compiled from students' self-assessment results. As a group, veterinary students are exceptional problem solvers, either through inductive or deductive reasoning, and have strong spatial relations capacities. Veterinary students have a range of learning styles with design memory being the primary vehicle for information delivery and tonal memory being the least frequently used style overall. Information gained on each student's natural abilities can be used to guide effective career decision making and enhance prospects for long-term career satisfaction.

  • 出版日期2011