The Impact Of Essential Educational Competencies Development In Academic Performance Of Medical Imaging Technology Majors In Medical Vocational And Technical Colleges In Yunnan Province
Abstract
In the rapidly evolving landscape of medical education, the cultivation of Essential Educational Competencies has become crucial for ensuring student readiness in both academic and clinical settings. This study focuses on the impact of Essential Educational Competenciesspecifically problem-solving ability, collaboration skills, critical thinking, and self-directed learning on the learning performance of medical imaging technology students enrolled in higher vocational colleges in Yunnan Province, China. The primary aim of this study is to investigate how these four competencies influence students' academic outcomes and to provide evidence-based recommendations for curriculum development in medical vocational education. The study adopts a quantitative research methodology, utilizing a structured questionnaire developed from validated sources. Data were collected from 400 medical imaging technology students through convenience sampling. The research instrument was administered via the Wenjuanxing online platform, and the results were analyzed using Jamovi, focusing on multiple linear regression to assess the strength and significance of each competency's influence. The findings reveal that all four competencies significantly and positively affect learning performance. Among them, self-directed learning emerged as the strongest predictor (β = 0.371, p < 0.001), followed by critical thinking (β = 0.259, p < 0.001), collaboration skills (β = 0.159, p < 0.001), and problem-solving ability (β = 0.127, p = 0.011). The overall regression model explains 69.1% of the variance in learning performance (R² = 0.691), confirming the substantial impact of these competencies. This research highlights the need for integrating skill-based educational strategies into vocational curricula to enhance learning performance and better prepare students for the demands of the healthcare industry.
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