PERCEPTION AND EVALUATION OF TEACHING METHODOLOGY BY MBBS STUDENTS

Neeru Ghalawat, Vipin Kumar Garsa, Vivek Singh Malik, Suresh Kanta Rathee

Abstract


Introduction- Rapid changes of modern world have caused the higher education system to face a great variety of challenges. Research and exploration to figure out useful and effective teaching and learning methods are of the most important necessities of educational system In the last two decades, the importance of teaching evaluation has been emphasized in higher education.

Material and methods - This study was planned to evaluate the extent to which students are benefited from the present teaching methods. To obtain their suggestion about various aspect of current teaching method. Present study was done in PGIMS Rohtak on 100 MBBS students of 1st prof to see their perception regarding teaching methods used presently. For this a structured questionnaire was prepared and then it was distributed among the students and their response was segregated.

Results and observation - In present study student had mixed response regarding teaching methods, they found the group discussion to be the best method of teaching. They liked the practical approach of teaching, they showed maximum response towards the models teaching ,  showing videos and via showing specimens. In the method of evaluation they preferred MCQ’s as an excellent way of assessment.

Conclusion- In present study, an evaluation made by students could provide the teacher with useful feedback information. This study will help us to promote an art of teaching, implementing better methods of teaching, identifying the problems students are facing and lastly it will help us build a better and quality way of teaching system.


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MBBS students, teaching methods, feedback

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