Showing papers on "Psychomotor learning published in 2023"

Learning Fiqh Based on the TAPPS (Think Aloud Pair Problem Solving) Method in Improving Student Learning Outcomes

Abstract: The research aimed to determine how fiqh learning is based on the TAPPS (Think Aloud Pair Problem Solving) method in improving student-learning outcomes at MAN 1 Mojokerto. This research used qualitative research. The researcher used a case study approach. The Data was collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. This research showed that the process and implementation of fiqh learning include 3 processes, namely planning, implementation, and evaluation where planning included all initial activities in implementing the TAPPS Method. The implementation included the process of implementing RPP (Learning Implementation Plan) in applying the TAPPS Method, evaluation included a final assessment of the learning process so that it could find out student learning outcomes Furthermore, learning outcomes included three aspects of assessment, namely, assessment of affective (attitude), cognitive (ability) and psychomotor (skills) aspects. Students had a significant increase in learning outcomes and had good interpersonal skills development. Appraising from the progress of the student learning process, the development of interpersonal skills possessed by students was oriented to thinking skills which included intellectual abilities. In addition, students also could master and develop well what they have learned.

Cybersickness in Virtual Reality Questionnaire (CSQ-VR): A Validation and Comparison against SSQ and VRSQ

Abstract: Cybersickness is a drawback of virtual reality (VR), which also affects the cognitive and motor skills of users. The Simulator Sickness Questionnaire (SSQ) and its variant, the Virtual Reality Sickness Questionnaire (VRSQ), are two tools that measure cybersickness. However, both tools suffer from important limitations which raise concerns about their suitability. Two versions of the Cybersickness in VR Questionnaire (CSQ-VR), a paper-and-pencil and a 3D–VR version, were developed. The validation of the CSQ-VR and a comparison against the SSQ and the VRSQ were performed. Thirty-nine participants were exposed to three rides with linear and angular accelerations in VR. Assessments of cognitive and psychomotor skills were performed at baseline and after each ride. The validity of both versions of the CSQ-VR was confirmed. Notably, CSQ-VR demonstrated substantially better internal consistency than both SSQ and VRSQ. Additionally, CSQ-VR scores had significantly better psychometric properties in detecting a temporary decline in performance due to cybersickness. Pupil size was a significant predictor of cybersickness intensity. In conclusion, the CSQ-VR is a valid assessment of cybersickness with superior psychometric properties to SSQ and VRSQ. The CSQ-VR enables the assessment of cybersickness during VR exposure, and it benefits from examining pupil size, a biomarker of cybersickness.

Strategi Pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam

Abstract: Strategies in learning Islamic religious education must be carried out by a teacher, considering that the teacher is an important and main factor, because the teacher is the person who is responsible for the cognitive, psychomotor and affective development of students, especially in schools. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to find out the learning strategies by Islamic religious education teachers. The method used is library research and uses descriptive narrative analysis. The results of the study show that in order to achieve this goal, the maturity of students must be taught how to become fully human and know their duties as human beings. In a special sense, it can be said that every teacher has the responsibility to bring students to maturity or a certain level of maturity. Within this framework the teacher is not merely an "educator" who transfers knowledge, but also a "educator" who transfers values and at the same time as a "guide" who gives direction and guides students in learning to achieve learning goals.

Family and community inputs as predictors of students overall, cognitive, affective and psychomotor learning outcomes in secondary schools

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Towards Human-Centric Psychomotor Recommender Systems

Abstract: Recommender Systems have been developed for years to guide the interaction of the users with systems in very diverse domains where information overload exists aimed to help humans in decision making. In order to better support the humans, the more the system knows about the user, the more useful recommendations the user can receive. In this sense, there is a need to explore which are the intrinsic human aspects that should be taken into account in each case when building the user models that provide the personalization. Moreover, there is a need to define and apply methodologies, guidelines and frameworks to develop this kind of systems in order to tackle the challenges of current artificial intelligence applications including issues such as ethics, transparency, explainability and sustainability. For our research, we have chosen the psychomotor domain. To provide some insights into this problem, in this paper we present the research directions we are exploring to apply a human-centric approach when developing the iBAID (intelligent Basket AID) psychomotor system, which aims to recommend the physical activities and movements to perform when training in basketball, either to improve the technique, to recover from an injury or even to keep active when getting older.

Intelligent systems for psychomotor learning: a systematic review and two cases of study

Abstract: This chapter reviews the state-of-the-art of AIED systems for psychomotor learning, which are systems that support the learning of motor skills in a personalized way, especially regarding complex motor skills such as playing a musical instrument, performing surgery tasks, or practicing sports and martial arts. A systematic review is carried out in the chapter. A total of 12 papers are analyzed in terms of the AI (Artificial Intelligence) support and the ED (educational) objective involved. After that, the motion information flow in those systems to manage the personalization is reviewed following four phases: sensing motion, modeling motion, designing feedback, and delivering feedback. Subsequently, we present two martial arts systems, KSAS and KUMITRON, as cases for study. We expect that the contents of this chapter will provide some background for teachers, researchers, and PhD students with respect to the state-of-the-art AIED psychomotor systems and how to deploy the required processing steps to build AIED psychomotor systems.

Clinical Characteristics of Melancholic and Nonmelancholic Depressions

Abstract: This study aimed to compare clinical-demographic features of melancholic and nonmelancholic depressions. We included 141 depressed inpatients classified as melancholic and nonmelancholic by the Sydney Melancholia Prototype Index (SMPI) and Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) criteria. Results were controlled for confounders, including severity measures. Melancholic patients by both diagnostic systems were more severely depressed and presented more psychotic symptoms, neurological soft signs, and psychomotor disturbances. Melancholic patients classified by the SMPI were also older at illness onset and had fewer suicide attempts. After controlling for confounders, although all differences remained significant for SMPI diagnosis, the DSM-5 diagnosis of melancholia was only associated with further impaired motor sequencing. The results obtained with the SMPI support the hypothesis that melancholia has clinical features qualitatively different from those of nonmelancholic depressions. Contrarily, the DSM-5 specifier seems to reflect the severity of depressive episodes rather than core clinical features of melancholia.

Gahvora cradling in Tajikistan: Cultural practices and associations with motor development.

Abstract: In Tajikistan, infants are bound supine in a "gahvora" cradle that severely restricts movement. Does cradling affect motor development and body growth? In three studies (2013-2018), we investigated associations between time in the gahvora (within days and across age) and motor skills and flattened head dimensions in 8-24-month-old Tajik infants (N = 269, 133 girls, 136 boys)) and 4.3-5.1-year-old children (N = 91, 53 girls, 38 boys). Infants had later motor onset ages relative to World Health Organization standards and pronounced brachycephaly; cradling predicted walk onset age and the proficiency of sitting, crawling, and walking. By 4-5 years, children's motor skills were comparable with US norms. Cultural differences in early experiences offer a unique lens onto developmental processes and equifinality in development.

Interactive association of posttraumatic stress disorder, apolipoprotein ε4 genotype, and age on cognitive functioning

Abstract: The ε4 allele of the apolipoprotein (APOE) gene and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are associated with cognitive deficits. Both associations may vary depending on age. No previous study has examined a possible three‐way interaction between APOE ε4, PTSD, and age on cognitive functioning.

Dancing with the Avatars: Minimal Avatar Customisation Enhances Learning in a Psychomotor Task

Abstract: Virtual environments can support psychomotor learning by allowing learners to observe instructor avatars. Instructor avatars that look like the learner hold promise in enhancing learning; however, it is unclear whether this works for psychomotor tasks and how similar avatars need to be. We investigated ‘minimal’ customisation of instructor avatars, approximating a learner’s appearance by matching only key visual features: gender, skin-tone, and hair colour. These avatars can be created easily and avoid problems of highly similar avatars. Using modern dancing as a skill to learn, we compared the effects of visually similar and dissimilar avatars, considering both learning on a screen (n=59) and in VR (n=38). Our results indicate that minimal avatar customisation leads to significantly more vivid visual imagery of the dance moves than dissimilar avatars. We analyse variables affecting interindividual differences, discuss the results in relation to theory, and derive design implications for psychomotor training in virtual environments.

Neuropsychological test performance of former American football players

Abstract: Patterns of cognitive impairment in former American football players are uncertain because objective neuropsychological data are lacking. This study characterized the neuropsychological test performance of former college and professional football players.One hundred seventy male former football players (n=111 professional, n=59 college; 45-74 years) completed a neuropsychological test battery. Raw scores were converted to T-scores using age, sex, and education-adjusted normative data. A T-score ≤ 35 defined impairment. A domain was impaired if 2+ scores fell in the impaired range except for the language and visuospatial domains due to the limited number of tests.Most football players had subjective cognitive concerns. On testing, rates of impairments were greatest for memory (21.2% two tests impaired), especially for recall of unstructured (44.7%) versus structured verbal stimuli (18.8%); 51.8% had one test impaired. 7.1% evidenced impaired executive functions; however, 20.6% had impaired Trail Making Test B. 12.1% evidenced impairments in the attention, visual scanning, and psychomotor speed domain with frequent impairments on Trail Making Test A (18.8%). Other common impairments were on measures of language (i.e., Multilingual Naming Test [21.2%], Animal Fluency [17.1%]) and working memory (Number Span Backward [14.7%]). Impairments on our tasks of visuospatial functions were infrequent.In this sample of former football players (most of whom had subjective cognitive concerns), there were diffuse impairments on neuropsychological testing with verbal memory being the most frequently impaired domain.

A Literature Review of Simulation-Based Nursing Education in Korea

Abstract: This study reviewed the papers that studied the effect of simulation nursing education in the nursing field and examined the trend of simulation nursing education for nursing college students in Korea. Background: Simulation-based education started receiving attention as a pedagogical method in order to provide medical service of high quality in an ethical and safe environment. This has been of great importance during the coronavirus disease 2019 global pandemic. This literature review was conducted to suggest a direction for simulation-based nursing education in Korea. Methods: For literature searches, the authors used the following search terms in the Web of Science, CINAHL, Scopus, PubMed—‘utilization’, ‘simulation,’ ‘nursing student’, ‘nursing education’. A final search was conducted on 6 January 2021. The materials for this study were collected through literature searches according to the PRISMA guidelines. Results: 25 papers were selected as the final literature for analysis. The study was conducted for 48 percent of senior students in nursing college students in Korea (N = 12). High fidelity (HF) as the simulation type was 44 percent (N = 11). The simulation education subjects were composed of 52 percent adult health nursing (N = 13). According to educational goals described by Benzamine Bloom (1956), 90% in the psychomotor domain is considered a positive learning achievement. Conclusions: Effectiveness in the psychomotor domain through simulation-based training is correlated with expert nursing. It is essential to develop a systematic debriefing model and methods to evaluate performance and learning in the short- and long-term to expand the effectiveness of simulation-based education in nursing.

Clinical expressions in children born from mothers infected by the zika virus during pregnancy Pediatric Hospital Borrás-Marfán. 2016-2018

Abstract: Introduction: The infection of the Zika virus that is endemic in Asia and Africa has now been extended to the Americas. This virus is considered teratogenic, producing a new disease that must be studied in depth. Objetives: This is to identify the clinical expressions found in children from mothers infected with the Zika virus during their pregnancy, and thereby establish the possible association of the time of the prenatal exposure to the Zika virus and the positive clinical findings. Methods: We carried out a transversal descriptive study, with 86 children from women having had an infection by the Zika virus, which were pregnant between January 2016 and December 2018. For the correlation between the presence of positive findings and the trimester of pregnancy at the detection of the infection by the Zika virus, we used Spearman’s correlation with a significance level of p ≤ 0.05. Results: Out of the total number of patients included in the study, 27 expressed a positive clinical finding. Among the neurological disorders, those related to muscular tone were the most frequent (15.48%), followed by psychomotor retardation (10.71%) and microcephaly (9.52%). An association was observed between the prenatal exposure to the Zika virus during the first trimester of pregnancy and the presence of positive clinical findings. Conclusions: There was a prevalence of neurological expressions, followed by visual expressions. The evidence proved that the exposure to the Zika virus during the first trimester of pregnancy had a teratogenic effect.

Measuring the Immediate Effects of High-Intensity Functional Training on Motor, Cognitive and Physiological Parameters in Well-Trained Adults

Abstract: The importance of physical activity has been widely demonstrated both in clinics and in sports. One of the new frontier training programs is high-intensity functional training (HIFT). The immediate effects of HIFT on the psychomotor and cognitive performance of well-trained people are still not clear. This paper aims to evaluate the immediate effects induced by HIFT on blood lactate levels, physical performance in terms of body stability and jump ability, and cognitive performance in terms of reaction time. Nineteen well-trained participants were enrolled in the experimental studies and asked to execute six repetitions of a circuit training. Data were gathered both in a pre-training session and after each one of the circuit repetitions. An immediate significant increase with respect to the baseline was observed during the first repetition, with a further increase after the third one. No effects on jump ability were found, whereas a deterioration in body stability was found. Positive immediate effects on cognitive performance in terms of accuracy and speed in task execution were assessed. The findings can be exploited by trainers during coaching to optimize the design of training programs.

The evaluation of parents' knowledge about psychophysical development of the 0-12 months old children

Abstract: Introduction: A process of psychomotor development should take place harmoniously according to a fixed plan. Because of the fact, that not every child develops properly, parents ought to possess basic knowledge of child’s psychomotor development. It could enable them to notice any possible abnormalities and turn to a specialist for help in time. Aim: The aim of the study is to assess parents' knowledge about the psychomotor development of children aged 0-12 months and the impact of selected socio-demographic factors on the level of this knowledge Materials and methods: The research involved 111 parents who filled in the questionnaire form on psychomotor development of a child in its first year. Results: It has been proven that a general level of parents’ knowledge ranges from low to good. Moreover, based on the research it can be claimed, that people who graduated from universities gain better knowledge on a person’s development than people who didn’t. Similarly, parents with a bigger amount of children and what’s connected, better experience, achieve better results. Finally, a large majority of parents claim that their knowledge is better that it really is. Conclusions: Comparing the outcome with the results of other researchers it can be concluded, that the level of knowledge on child’s psychomotor development is rather low. The reason of that might be the lack of needed education on the area. Taking into consideration a quite wide range of available sources of information, parents can find many possibilities to broaden their knowledge. To improve the situation various actions encouraging self-improvement of parents’ level of knowledge should be introduced. In the future a similar research should take place to check if the level of awareness of this issue is heightened.

Psychomotor performances relevant for driving under the combined effect of ethanol and synthetic cannabinoids: A systematic review

Abstract: Objective To determine whether the acute co-consumption of ethanol and synthetic cannabinoids (SCs) increases the risk of a motor vehicle collision and affects the psychomotor performances relevant for driving. Design Systematic review of the literature. Data sources Electronic searches were performed in two databases, unrestricted by year, with previously set method and criteria. Search, inclusion and data extraction were performed by two blind authors. Results Twenty articles were included, amounting to 31 cases of SCs-ethanol co-consumption. The impairment of psychomotor functions varied widely between studies, ranging from no reported disabilities to severe unconsciousness. Overall, a dose-effect relationship could not be observed. Conclusion Despite the biases and limitations of the literature studies, it seems likely that the co-consumption poses an increased risk for driving. The drugs might exert a synergistic effect on the central nervous system depression, as well as on aggressiveness and mood alterations. However, more research is needed on the topic.

Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa pada Pembelajaran Seni Tari dengan Menggunakan Metode Demonstrasi di Kelas VII SMP Pancasila

Abstract: Based on the results of observations of low learning outcomes in dance arts subjects caused by a lack of direct interaction between teachers and students where learning takes place using videos, a learning method is needed that can improve student learning outcomes. This study aims to describe the increase in learning outcomes by using a demonstration method in learning the art of dance in class VII SMP Pancasila. This research is a classroom action research conducted in two cycles, each cycle consisting of 4 stages, namely planning, action, observation, and reflection. The object of this study was 44 class VII B students of SMP Pancasila. The method used in data collection was a psychomotor test on 3 aspects, namely spatial aspects, time aspects, and energy aspects with instruments in the form of observation sheets of student learning activities. Data analysis uses the percentage formula. The results of this study indicate that in the first cycle, the average value obtained was 64% and increased in the second cycle by 95%. In the first cycle of student learning activities, the average student learning activity is 61% and in the second cycle is 82%. So it can be concluded that using the demonstration method in learning the art of dance in class VII Pancasila Middle School can improve students' psychomotor learning outcomes.

Gamification Trend in Students’ Mathematics Learning Through Systematic Literature Review

Abstract: The gamification approach has the potential to improve learning performance and motivate students to study mathematics. Unfortunately, there is not much further discussion regarding gamification in a systematic mathematical context. This study is aimed at identifying the frequency of gamification studies in math education based on current year trends; the tendency of the country to apply gamification studies; identifying groups of respondents according to the level of study; and identifying the impact of gamification approaches on students' learning in terms of affective, cognitive, and psychomotor. A total of 21 empirical studies were selected from the systematic literature based on the Preferred Reporting Items for the Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) model. This model involves four phases, namely identification, filtering, qualification (eligibility), and entry (included), using key databases such as Web of Science, Scopus, and ERIC. The findings show that gamification studies in math education set the most records in 2021. The trend of national analysis reports that the study of gamification in mathematics education is most studied in the country of Spain. Moreover, the most dominant sample of this research involves elementary school students. This study also reported the impact of gamification focused on both affective and cognitive aspects. The findings of the study have the potential to better measure the impact of gamification from other aspects and are given reference to the Ministry of Education (MOE), schools and teachers, especially in the mathematical context. These findings can be expanded by focusing on the impact of gamification in terms of psychomotor domains as well as diversifying different groups of respondents.

Processed foods and diet quality in pregnancy may affect child neurodevelopment disorders: a narrative review

Abstract: To review the evidence on the association between maternal exposure to ultra-processed food (UPF) categories, UPF diet items, and overall diet quality, as assessed by recognized dietary indices, and neurodevelopmental outcomes in offspring.PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE, Scopus, Ovid, and Scholar databases were searched for original articles on female gestational exposure to UPF categories, individual elements of the UPF diet, or indices of diet quality, in relation to outcomes regarding their offspring's neurocognitive development, according to neuropsychometric and behavioral scales, anthropometric/psychomotor indices, and symptoms/diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs).Fourteen articles were selected and underwent the quantitative analysis. Six of these examined diet quality, and eight exposure to UPF categories or specific UPF foods. The maternal population was adult (18+). Child cognitive development was negatively impacted by a diet featuring many processed foods, saturated fats, and sugars. Conversely, a Med-diet led to better neurodevelopment, particularly verbal intelligence and executive functions, in middle childhood.A maternal diet with many UPFs, saturated fats, and total sugars (especially those added or hidden in packaged carbonated beverages) can adversely affect a child's cognitive development. Knowledge needs to be further extended and managed from a prevention perspective in light of the well-known negative effects of UPFs on human health in all age groups.

Assistance of Traditional Schools of Games and Sports as an Effort to Improve Psychomotors SLB Students Bangkalan District

Abstract: The purpose of the activity is to provide direct understanding to teachers regarding the preparation, implementation and evaluation of traditional games and sports schools as an effort to improve the psychomotor skills of special school students. The method used is mentoring and workshops on traditional games and sports. The results of the mentoring activities for traditional games and sports schools as an effort to improve the psychomotor skills of the Keleyan State Special School students in Bangkalan Regency have the aim of combining traditional games in learning. The benefits of traditional games and sports for SLB students include optimizing physical development, stimulating movement skills and increasing endurance that is useful for life. SLB teachers also need to understand the stages in learning traditional games for SLB students. Conclusion: mentoring schools for traditional games and sports has succeeded in helping special schools have the opportunity to improve their psychomotor and moving body functions for their lives.

Fit for purpose of on-the-road driving and simulated driving: A randomised crossover study using the effect of sleep deprivation

Abstract: Introduction Drivers should be aware of possible impairing effects of alcohol, medicinal substance, or fatigue on driving performance. Such effects are assessed in clinical trials, including a driving task or related psychomotor tasks. However, a choice between predicting tasks must be made. Here, we compare driving performance with on-the-road driving, simulator driving, and psychomotor tasks using the effect of sleep deprivation. Method This two-way cross over study included 24 healthy men with a minimum driving experience of 3000km per year. Psychomotor tasks, simulated driving, and on-the-road driving were assessed in the morning and the afternoon after a well-rested night and in the morning after a sleep-deprived night. Driving behaviour was examined by calculating the Standard Deviation of Lateral Position (SDLP). Results SDLP increased after sleep deprivation for simulated (10cm, 95%CI:6.7–13.3) and on-the-road driving (2.8cm, 95%CI:1.9–3.7). The psychomotor test battery detected effects of sleep deprivation in almost all tasks. Correlation between on-the-road tests and simulator SDLP after a well-rested night (0.63, p < .001) was not present after a night of sleep deprivation (0.31, p = .18). Regarding the effect of sleep deprivation on the psychomotor test battery, only adaptive tracking correlated with the SDLP of the driving simulator (-0.50, p = .02). Other significant correlations were related to subjective VAS scores. Discussion The lack of apparent correlations and difference in sensitivity of performance of the psychomotor tasks, simulated driving and, on-the-road driving indicates that the tasks may not be interchangeable and may assess different aspects of driving behaviour.

Scientific Experiments in Moroccan High Schools Life Science Courses: Constraints and Solutions

Abstract: The teaching of experimental sciences in high school contributes to the development of a set of cognitive, methodological, and psychomotor skills among learners. Combining, both theoretical and practical aspects, it involves an important use of scientific experiments in the process of knowledge construction. With the help of appropriate tools that include interviews and observation of teaching practices, data related to the constraints encountered in the implementation of scientific experiments in the high school life sciences classroom was collected as well as proposals of solutions to overcome these constraints. The results show the existence of a set of constraints that oppose the realization of experiments in class. These constraints are not only limited to insufficient or deficient external factors but also to the teachers' relationship to knowledge which influences their choice of teaching activities within a predefined curriculum.

Psychomotor Side Effects of Carbamazepine in an Elderly Patient With Bipolar Disorder and Cognitive Impairment

Abstract: Abstract Introduction The management of elderly bipolar patients can become very complex due to higher prevalence of medical comorbidities and sensitivity to treatment-related adverse effects. One of the antiepileptic drugs used for their treatment, carbamazepine, has had a number of cognitive and psychomotor effects linked to it: deterioration in measures of information processing speed, and attention and faster motor skills after discontinuation, among others. The literature concerning them is quite sparse. Methodology We report the case of a 75-year-old woman with bipolar disorder and unspecified cognitive impairment who was brought to the emergency department by her family due to global functional decline dating 3 weeks back. Results The patient had been diagnosed and in treatment with bipolar disorder for 40 years. About 2 months before the current episode, because of the presence of tremor and family reports of marked functional decline (from being independent for daily life activities to being bound to a wheelchair and with worsening cognitive symptoms), the psychiatrist opted for a gradual switch from valproate to carbamazepine. During our interview, her husband pointed to the complete dose of 100 mg of carbamazepine 3 weeks ago as the onset of her current symptoms. The patient demonstrated clear psychomotor inhibition, with an absence of spontaneous movement and sporadic, almost monosyllabic, responses to only the simplest questions. Although aware that she was in a hospital, she could not recall its name and was completely disoriented in regards to time. Barely capable of emoting with her facial muscles, she denied feeling depressed and only acknowledged a stomachache. After spending the night in observation, and the suspension of carbamazepine, the patient experienced an improvement of her cognitive functions: although still not fully oriented in space and time, she could now speak in sentences and answer most of our questions. Even though she still maintained not being depressed, when pressed about any weird sensations she admitted to the feeling of being dead inside. The decision was made to transfer her to the psychogeriatric hospitalization unit. Discussion The initial assessment of the patient was complicated due to a variety of factors. Beyond the physical comorbidities, the psychomotor inhibition impeded a thorough examination of her emotional state. Only the suppression of her evening dose of carbamazepine allowed for the diagnosis of Cotard-like major depressive symptoms. Even though the cognitive impairment was apparent before, the state of the patient was markedly improved with just the removal of carbamazepine and was confirmed by her family to be a lot closer to her base state of more than a month ago. Conclusion The use of anticonvulsant therapy in elderly bipolar patients with cognitive impairment can have important side effects. Further evidence of the prevalence and specific nature and frequency of its side effects is needed. Funding No Funding

Identifying relevant topics and their competency levels for dental materials science: a fuzzy Delphi study

Abstract: Abstract Background Dental materials science is an important core course in undergraduate dental programs which integrates foundational concepts of chemical engineering and materials science into clinical dentistry. The present study aimed to identify relevant dental materials science topics for Malaysian undergraduate dental curricula and to determine their appropriate competency levels in terms of cognitive and psychomotor taxonomies. Methods Potential dental materials science topics were drafted in alignment with the revised national competency statement. The list of topics was further amended after comparing it with those recommended topics in the literature. Fuzzy Delphi method was applied. Experts were selected based on the different inclusion criteria. They ranked the topics using a five-point Likert scale and recommended the appropriate cognitive and psychomotor levels. Next, fuzzy evaluation was performed. Consensus was deemed for a topic to be included if (a) the average expert agreement was ≥ 75%, (b) the d-construct threshold value for each topic was ≤ 0.2 and (c) the average fuzzy number was ≥ 0.5. Results Sixty-two experts participated in the study. They accepted 33 out of 36 potential dental materials science topics. The average Likert score and fuzzy number ranged from 3.63 to 4.92 and 0.526 to 0.784, respectively. Furthermore, “Endodontic materials” was ranked as the most significant topic. Meanwhile, many topics required dental students to demonstrate a cognitive level of “Apply” and a psychomotor level of “Guided response”. Based on mean scores, “Impression materials” was rated as the most cognitively demanding topic, whilst “Temporary restorative materials” was the most demanding topic for psychomotor taxonomy. Conclusion The present study has identified relevant dental materials science topics and their appropriate cognitive and psychomotor levels using the Fuzzy Delphi approach. The findings of the present study form the basis for future studies to develop measurable learning outcomes, design corresponding innovative pedagogy and propose assessment criteria for each topic.