MICROTEACHING OF POST GRADUATE MEDICAL STUDENTS – A MODERN INNOVATION IN TEACHING AND LEARNING

Dr. Vasudha Sawant; Dr. Mahendra Kumar Bansode

Volume : IV, Issue : X, October - 2015

MICROTEACHING OF POST GRADUATE MEDICAL STUDENTS – A MODERN INNOVATION IN TEACHING AND LEARNING

Dr. Vasudha Sawant, Dr. Mahendra Kumar Bansode

Abstract :

Introduction: Microteaching is a concentrated, focused form of peer feedback and discussion that can improve teaching strategies. Aims and Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate use of microteaching for postgraduate medical students and to sensitize the faculty members towards microteaching. Material methods: In this study, two seminars were conducted in two different departments in two different medical colleges in a period of two months from July 2015 to August 2015. Eight post graduate students participated in the study. The students underwent 2 microteaching sessions on two consecutive days. They received feedback on both the days. They were assessed on same points on both the days. The faculty members were asked to give feedback about the microteaching sessions. Results: There was improvement in presenting skills by the students on second day. All the students had very exciting experience. All the students showed positive attitude towards microteaching sessions. Faculty members also felt that the session was quite helpful for postgraduate students while they present the seminars in various conferences, workshops, CME etc. Conclusion: In medical colleges this microteaching session which is teachers training programme, should be implemented effectively. The post graduate medical students who are future teachers in medical colleges will have benefit of improving presenting skills.