On Assessment of Teaching Learning Methodology in First Year Medical Students Of Physiology in a Government Medical College

Authors

  • S. Lakshmi1, A.P. Narasimha Rao2

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijop.v8i2.1262

Keywords:

Teaching Learning Method, Medical Students, Physiology, Questionnaire Based Study.

Abstract

Introduction: The quality of Medical education mediated by many factors like; curriculum, administration,
infrastructure, faculty expertise in their knowledge, exposure and training in teaching-learning method.
Material and Method: The study was carried on 150 first-year medical students in the Department of
Physiology, Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool. A pre-designed & pre-validated questionnaire regarding
open and close-ended questions about student preferences in various teaching-learning method.
Results: The mean age was found to be 20.11 years. In gender distribution, male students (41%) were a
little higher than female students (59%). The most likely method of teaching was a small group discussion
(62%), 41% is that chalk and Board are most helpful for understanding the topic, 62 % of students said quiz
programs are the most enjoyable way of learning. The most influencing quality of a teacher was who had
the art of teaching (43%).
Conclusion: From our study, we found that students persuaded more towards active learning like Small
group discussions practical demos rather than passive theoretical lectures. In addition to that, the attitude of
a teaching faculty has got enormous influence on medical students was also perceived.

Author Biography

  • S. Lakshmi1, A.P. Narasimha Rao2

    1Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology, 2Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology,
    Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh

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Published

2020-04-29

How to Cite

On Assessment of Teaching Learning Methodology in First Year Medical Students Of Physiology in a Government Medical College. (2020). International Journal of Physiology, 8(2), 135-137. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijop.v8i2.1262