A Crossectional Study about Perception of the Learning Environment Among Undergraduate Students in a Medical College

Dr Deepshikha Kamra

Volume : VII, Issue : VIII, August - 2017

A Crossectional Study about Perception of the Learning Environment Among Undergraduate Students in a Medical College

Dr Deepshikha Kamra

Abstract :

Background: The environment and surrounding in which medical student live and perceive has shown to have a significant impact on their academic performance and achievements.

Aim and Objectives: To assess the perception of the educational environment by medical students

Methodology: The Dundee Ready Education Environment Measure (DREEM) inventory was used. DREEM was administered to undergraduate medical students (n = 255) and the scores were compared using a nonparametric test.

Results: Gender wise, there was not much difference in the students‘ perceptions. The difference between the scores among four batches was statistically significant. The overall DREEM score was 89.23/200.However 32.9% of students find the educational environment more positive than negative.

Conclusions: A large number of diverse and hidden factors influence the way students perceive their educational environment. A larger study may need to be undertaken to verify the above results and conclusions.