An investigation and analysis of learning motivation and innovation ability of eight-year program medical students in military academy

Objective To understand the learning motivation and innovation ability of eight-year program medical students in military Academy. Methods 57 students of six,eight grade of a military medical 8-year program were selected as the research object, among whom,there were 56 effective subjects(six grade 25, eight grade 31). The learning motivation scale, Williams' innovation ability scale and self-compiled questionnaire were used and in the form of questionnaire the students' learning motivation and inno-vation ability were analyzed. Results Among the medical students of eight-year program,the number of the low level of learning motivation was 7(12.5%), the number of medium was 43(76.8%), the number of higher was 6(10.7%); Innovation ability overall score was(68.48±5.466), four dimensions score of imagination, curiosity, adventure and challenge did not have statistical significance(F=2.254, P=2.254). The curious dimension score of grade six[(71.05±8.035)]was higher than grade eight[(66.97±6.585)], and there was statistical difference(t=2.086, P=0.042). Most of the students just had long-term goals for the future planning(35, 62.5%). There were 27(48.2%)students expecting good grades and 21(37.5%)expecting excellent grades. The number of the students who thought their innovation ability was higher was 28(50.0%)and who thought their innovation ability was general was 27(48.2%). There were 82.1% students whose motivation for an examination was mainly to improve their own quality, 67.9% of the students for contributing to the country. Conclusion The level of learning motivation and innovation ability of eight-year program medical students in military academy are more appropriate, but their innovation ability level is not ideal. The teaching reform should be deepened to further improve the students' learning motivation and innovation ability level. Key words: Eight-year program medical students; Innovation ability; Learning motivation