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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ija.2320.0022.7418.8

Abstract

Background: The lecture is the most commonly used teaching learning method in medical education but the effectiveness of this traditional approach is being questioned. New educational teaching techniques are rapidly appearing in literature. It is been stated that to facilitate student learning interactive teaching learning methods should dominate the curriculum. This study is undertaken to ascertain the impact and study the preference of large group and small group teaching methods on learners. Aim and Objective: The aim and objective of this study is to understand the best way to achieve transfer of knowledge and skills between teacher and students that could contribute towards meaningful teaching and learning experiences for medical anatomy. Materials & Methods: This is a prospective, mixed (qualitative and quantitative) study seeking preference for teaching method among undergraduate first year MBBS students in subject of Anatomy. Data collection was done with a structured questionnaire containing questions pertaining to their attitude, perception as well as their preference for teaching method, after taking an informed consent. Results: In this study, majority of the students preferred small group teaching over large group teaching, for being interactive way of teaching. Conclusion: Small group teachings should be incorporated in the subject of Anatomy, along with didactic lectures to enhance active learning among students.

 

Keywords : Didactic Lectures; Small Group Teaching; Teaching and Learning Methods.

Corresponding Author : Mahendrakar Madhuri A., Professor (Additional), Department of Anatomy, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College & General Hospital, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400022, India