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Students’ Perception on the Effectiveness of Various Teaching and Learning Methods in Anatomy

Rosemol Xaviour* , Rosemol Xaviour* , P.K. Ramakrishan**

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Indian Journal of Anatomy 5(3):p 311-315, Sept - Dec 2016. | DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ija.2320.0022.5316.20

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 In the modern concept of medical education the role of the faculty member is to facilitate the learning process. Multiple techniques have to be used in order to reach as many different types of learners as possible. The students develop problems like difficulty in studying and understanding of the heavy volumes of the pre-clinical subjects (especially Anatomy),when they join for MBBS. So it is always essential to know the views of the students while revising the curriculum and to know the best teaching methodology which will facilitate the learning process.

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• to assess students’perception of various teaching methods

• to get the opinion of students about the teaching method they feel most interesting

• to know the reasons behind the most accepted method

• to compare traditional and modern teaching methodologies

• to invite suggestions for improvement

Settings and Design: The data was collected from the first MBBS students (n=150) by using a specially designed questionnaire comprising of points relating to the teaching and learning methodology and assessment techniques in PKDIMS, Kerala. Statistical analysis used: epi info. Results: Students felt about the lecture hours as really interesting and majority favoured normal lecture and group discussions as effective methods. Short notes are considered as the best method among the different patterns of evaluation and many others suggested a combined form of evaluation. Conclusions: To conclude, eventhough the medical education is advanced with a variety of innovative learning technologies , students prefer lecture notes and hands on training in cadaver as the best methods of learning. The future learning sessions can be made more interactive considering the above facts.

Keywords: Teaching Methodology; Student’s Perception; Problem Based Learning.

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