Students Assessment of 1st MBBS Curriculum In Relation To Duration, Teaching Learning Methodologies and Evaluation Techniques
Students Assessment of 1st MBBS Curriculum
Keywords:
Teaching learning methods, evaluation techniques, I M.B.B.S. durationAbstract
Background: Medical education has become dynamic and challenging. But teaching time has remained the same, In fact it is reduced to one year for I M.B.B.S. Though the curriculum is meant for I MBBS students, they were never involved directly in planning the curriculum and assessment methods. So this study is an effort to throw some light on what students feel about the current scenario. Materials and Method: Input from 200 I MBBS students were collected by using a questionnaire comprising of questions relating to the curriculum, teaching methodology and assessment techniques in the Department of Physiology at B. J. Medical College, Pune. Results :50% students felt that the duration of I MBBS should be 10-12 months while 31% felt that it should remain same (8-10 months). Regarding most enjoyable way of learning 46% students said Practical’s are most enjoyable way of learning followed by Lectures (30%).About the usefulness of various teaching aids, 71% students felt that PowerPoint presentations are most helpful for understanding the topic. Students strongly felt that one system should be taught by single teacher (78.5%).For clinical demonstration in physiology, 55% students think ratio of teacher to student should be 1:25. Regarding assessment, 70% students felt that it should be at the end of each system. As far as the mode of assessment is concerned, 53% students felt that short answer questions are the most effective way of theory assessment Conclusion :Planning about the duration of course, teaching methodology and assessment techniques can be revised taking into consideration the student’s opinion.
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