Learning and Teaching in Microbiology: Students’ Perception
Learning and Teaching in Microbiology: Students’ Perception
Keywords:
Second MBBS, medical students, Microbiology, FeedbackAbstract
Aims and objectives: The aim of the study was to evaluate the students’ perception regarding the existing teaching system in Microbiology in our college. We also attempted to implement the changes suggested by the students’ after analyzing the feedback. Feedback was taken again after the changes were made. Materials and methods: A structured validated questionnaire on teaching methodology was distributed among one hundred and ninety two second year MBBS students at the end of second term. The changes suggested were implemented and a questionnaire was given at the end of third term. The data was collected and analysed using simple statistical methods. Results: Sixty nine percent (69%) of students felt that the changes suggested in the second term were implemented in third term. Students were taught using tutorials and seminars and seventy six percent (75.9%) students said they benefitted from them. Students found revision practicals were conducted systematically. Conclusion: Feedback should be an ongoing process to know about students’ perspectives. The feedback from the student’s facilitated a change in teaching methodology by the faculty. It is evident from the feedback that the students’ were satisfied with the changes adopted in our department. They found the department student-friendly &approachable after the feedback. [Shazia C NJIRM 2016; 7(6): 25-28]
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