Comparison of the Efficacy of Different  Teaching Tools in First Year Medical  Students

Dr. Ravi B. Thaker; Dr. Kapil J. Govani; Dr. Rajesh M. Desai

Volume : II, Issue : VII, July - 2013

Comparison of the Efficacy of Different Teaching Tools in First Year Medical Students

Dr. Ravi B. Thaker, Dr. Kapil J. Govani, Dr. Rajesh M. Desai

Abstract :

OBJECTIVES: 1) Find out best teaching tool 2) Find out student�s style preference for learning. METHODS: Study conducted in Dept. of Physiology, Smt. NHL MMC on 100 students, divided in 4 groups of 25. Each group was taught same topic by same teacher with any one method of teaching- (A) Model based learning, (B) Power Point Presentation with multimedia on LCD projector, (C) Overhead projector and (D) Black board teaching. After learning, all students from were answered same 10 objective questions to test their immediate comprehension about topic. RESULTS: Group taught by model scored significantly better than rest. However on asking about preferred method for teaching, 68% opted for Power Point Presentation with multimedia on LCD projector. CONCLUSION: Model based learning is the best teaching tool. However all topics cannot be taught with models so in that case Power Point Presentation with multimedia on LCD projector is method of choice.