IJCRR - 7(7), April, 2015
Pages: 06-09
EVALUATION OF STUDENT SEMINAR IN MEDICAL EDUCATION: STUDENTS' PERSPECTIVE
Author: Jitendra R. Patel, Dharmik S. Patel, Rajesh Desai, Jasmin Parmar, Ravi Thaker, Nikita D. Patel
Category: Healthcare
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Abstract:
Background: Teaching methods in India is dictated by the ancient teaching method. With modern times, teaching method should be improvised. Nowadays a deluge of techniques is encouraged to increase the interest of students in learning.
Aim and Objective: The purpose of the study was to examine the approach of 1st year medical students of one private medical college in Gujarat towards seminar presentation.
Method: Study was undertaken on 110 students of 1st year MBBS. A questionnaire was prepared regarding effectiveness of seminar in learning process and feedback was taken from all 110 students.
Result: More than 76% students responded positively to all questionnaire asked regarding seminar than teacher-centric method.
Conclusion: Students’ attitude was very decisive for an active learning method like seminar and it should be promoted in routine practice.
Keywords: Seminar, Medical education, Teaching methods
Citation:
Jitendra R. Patel, Dharmik S. Patel, Rajesh Desai, Jasmin Parmar, Ravi Thaker, Nikita D. Patel. EVALUATION OF STUDENT SEMINAR IN MEDICAL EDUCATION: STUDENTS' PERSPECTIVE International Journal of Current Research and Review. 7(7), April, 06-09
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