Status quo of recessive truancy and its influence on the achievement of food toxicology course in food hygiene and nutrition major in colleges of traditional Chinese medicine

ObjectiveTo understand the status quo of recessive truancy among undergraduates in food hygiene and nutrition major in a traditional Chinese medicine university, and analyze the causes of recessive truancy and its influence on the achivement of food toxicology course, so as to provide reference for improving the teaching quality of food toxicology.

MethodsFifty undergraduates of the 2016 food hygiene and nutrition major in Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine were investigated by cluster sampling method on May 6, 2019.The qualitative and quantitative methods were used to investigate the recessive truancy and its causes, and the influence of recessive truancy on the achivement of food toxicology course was analyzed.

ResultsThe incidence rate of recessive truancy(recessive truancy time was greater than or equal to five minutes)was 87.76%, and the scores of cognition of study, study habit, self-adjustment, cognition of class and environment of study of recessive truancy factors were(8.16±2.51), (16.86±3.03), (23.45±3.03), (12.06±3.94)and(12.96±3.03)points, respectively.The five to fifteen minutes of recessive truancy was the most, which accounted for 71.43%, and mainly occurred in the sections 7-8(32.65%), 3-4(28.57%)and 5-6(24.49%).The main forms of recessive truancy were in daze(69.39%), playing mobile phones(53.06%)and reading other books(26.53%).The main teaching links of recessive truancy were theoretical lecture(69.39%), playing instructional video(34.69%)and free discussion(34.69%).The lack of concentration due to sleepiness or mood(87.76%), unclear learning objectives(46.94%)and not interested in the course(42.86%)were the main factors related to students' recessive truancy.The boring lecture(69.39%), inflexible teaching method(59.18%)and lack of expression(20.41%)were the main factors of teachers.The learning environment of recessive truancy factor was negatively correlated with achievement(r=-0.32, P < 0.05).

ConclusionsThe recessive truancy is widespread among undergraduates in food hygiene and nutrition major in this traditional Chinese medicine university, and the effect of study environment on achievement is great.The teachers should create a good environment of study, and cultivate good study habits of students.