On Assessment of Teaching Learning Methodology in First Year Medical Students Of Physiology in a Government Medical College

Abstract

Introduction:The quality of Medical education mediated by many factors like; curriculum, administration, infrastructure, faculty expertise in their knowledge, exposure and training in teaching-learning method. Material and Method:The study was carried on 150 first-year medical students in the Department of Physiology, Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool. A pre-designed & pre-validated questionnaire regarding open and close-ended questions about student preferences in various teaching-learning method. Results:The mean age was found to be 20.11 years. In gender distribution, male students (41%) were a little higher than female students (59%). The most likely method of teaching was a small group discussion (62%), 41% is that chalk and Board are most helpful for understanding the topic, 62 % of students said quiz programs are the most enjoyable way of learning. The most influencing quality of a teacher was who had the art of teaching (43%). Conclusion:From our study, we found that students persuaded more towards active learning like Small group discussions practical demos rather than passive theoretical lectures. In addition to that, the attitude of a teaching faculty has got enormous influence on medical students was also perceived.