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Kumar M, Saxena I, Kumar J, Kumar G, Kapoor S. Assessment of lecture strategy with different teaching AIDS. J Clin Diagn Res. 2015 Jan;9(1):CC01-5. doi: 10.7860/JCDR/2015/10805.5413. Epub 2015 Jan 01. PMID: 25737979; PMCID: PMC4347070.
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J Clin Diagn Res. 2015 Jan;9(1):CC01-5. doi: 10.7860/JCDR/2015/10805.5413. Epub 2015 Jan 01.

Assessment of lecture strategy with different teaching AIDS.

Journal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR

Manoj Kumar, Indu Saxena, Jayballabh Kumar, Gaurav Kumar, Sangeeta Kapoor

Affiliations

  1. Professor, Department of Physiology, Teerthankar Mahaveer Medical College & Research Center , Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India .
  2. Assistant Professor, Deparment of Biochemistry, Aiims Jodhpur , Rajasthan, India .
  3. Associate Professor, Department of Physiology, Teerthankar Mahaveer Medical College & Research Center , Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India .
  4. Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Teerthankar Mahaveer Medical College & Research Center , Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India .

PMID: 25737979 PMCID: PMC4347070 DOI: 10.7860/JCDR/2015/10805.5413

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Medical/dental colleges in Northern India cater to students with diverse backgrounds, mother tongues, levels of comprehending English, and intelligence levels. This study was conducted to identify lecture strategy and teaching aid best suited for North Indian dental and medical students. It was conducted in two parts - 1. Survey of teachers' and students' opinion to obtain their preferences in teaching-learning practices followed in a conventional lecture, and 2. Comparison of students' performances after a single trial lecture with different groups of students, using different teaching aids (TAs).

MATERIALS AND METHODS: Opinions of 33 faculty teaching first year dental/ medical students and 506 volunteer students (320 female) were compiled. Students were divided into four groups. A single trial lecture was held with each group (on the same topic, using identical lesson plan, by the same teacher) using a different teaching aid with each group. Lecture strategy was designed according to students' preferences (as obtained from opinion survey) regarding language of instruction and the number of mental breaks. TAs used with different groups were chalk and board (C&B), PowerPoint (PPT), overhead projector (OHP), and a combination of C&B and PPT. Pre- and post-tests using multiple choice questions were conducted with each group. RESULTS of post-test questionnaire and feedback from faculty attending the lecture were assessed for students' satisfaction and attentiveness in all four groups.

RESULTS: Survey results indicated that although 97.6% students believed they had good/fair proficiency in English, 83.6% preferred being taught in a combination of English and Hindi; 44.3% students preferred C&B, 40.1% preferred PPT and 15.6% preferred the use of OHP as TA. After conducting a trial lecture with different TAs with each group, more than 90% students expressed satisfaction with the TA used for that group. Significantly better performance was observed in the post-lecture test when C&B was used.

CONCLUSION: The needs of students in India are different from those of their Western counterparts, and should be considered during didactic lectures to improve the students' understanding. Post-test results were better when C&B was used, as more students were attentive and/or took notes.

Keywords: Chalk and board; Medical education; North Indian medical/ dental colleges; Overhead projector; Power point

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