October 2020 Vol. 8 No.10

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Original Research Article

Student’s Perceptions Regarding Teaching Methodologies of Community Medicine Department, Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad

Abdul Haseeb*, Muhammad Basit Khawaj, Umair Toqueer, Arsalan Zeb Khan, Muhammad Shahid, Waseem Khan

Department of Community Medicine, Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad

*Corresponding Author's Email: drabdul.haq15@gmail.com

Received: 09 October 2020  I  Accepted: 23 October 2020  I  Published: 28 October 2020  I  Article ID: MRJMMS-20-181
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Abstract

Teaching strategies are the principles and methods that are instrumented by teachers to attain the required optimal learning by students, which depends not only on the subject that is supposed to be taught but also by the nature and psychology of learner. The appropriation and efficiency of a teaching method lies in its relation with the characteristics of learner and the main goal it has supposed to bring about. The study was carried out in Ayub medical college, Abbottabad from December 2016 to August 2017. The methods primarily employed in this research were In-depth interview (IDI) and Focus Group Discussion (FGD). Both FDGs and Interviews were conducted among fourth year MBBS students by team mates. The sampling technique that we used in this study was non-probability purposive sampling. In all about 8 FGDs and 4 in-depth interviews were conducted. Our study revealed that most of the students were not satisfied with one-way teaching. Teacher does not involve students in learning process. Most teachers are unaware of use of technology, which teachers referred to lack of trainings and seminars. In large class strength, every teacher can’t adopt interactive method of teaching. Project writing and field visits were admired. Students were not satisfied with class tests schedule. With the new advancements in education system around the world, teaching methods are also constantly evolving. The conclusion of this study is that teaching is a multidimensional process, which involves key stakeholders that are the teachers, students, and the administration. For an effective teaching, all the stakeholders have to work optimally. These developments can be enhanced with student's feedback, because they are the direct people being affected from the various teaching methods used in a typical classroom of a medical college.

Keywords: Learning Environment Medical Education, Teaching Methods, Student’s Behaviour