STUDENTS VIEWPOINT ON TEACHING METHODS FOR EFFECTIVE LEARNING

Dr. Sureka Varalakshmi. V; Dr. Vijayalekshmi Menon

Volume : VI, Issue : IX, September - 2016

STUDENTS VIEWPOINT ON TEACHING METHODS FOR EFFECTIVE LEARNING

Dr. Sureka Varalakshmi. V, Dr. Vijayalekshmi Menon

Abstract :

Introduction: Didactic lectures which is considered to be the standard form of teaching is now being supplemented by various techniques. Students’ views on the effectiveness of various strategies will help the teacher plan their lectures and make it more students friendly. Aim: To evaluate the role of various teaching methods to increase the effectiveness of learning. Materials and methods: A prepared questionnaire was randomly distributed to 220 Pre–final and Final semester students of SUT academy of medical sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala. They were asked to tick the preferred method of teaching. Result: Analysis of data showed that 62% of students prefer both conventional blackboard teaching and digital aids. 70% view group discussions to be more interactive and helped in recall. 45% prefer charts and models for simplifying concepts. Conclusion: Evolving new ways of delivering a lecture is an ongoing process and fellowships and training in medical education should be made mandatory to improve the effectiveness of teaching