TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODOLOGY IN MEDICAL EDUCATION: AN ANALYSIS - IN GSL MEDICAL COLLEGE, RAJAHMUNDRY, A. P .

Abstract

To study and analyze the controversial traditional didactic teacher-centered/subject-based teaching and learning approach & student-centered teaching and learning approach. And also to study and analyze the lecture teaching and learning method and problem based teaching and learning method besides large group teaching and learning method and small group teaching and learning method. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. 100 students out of 200 first M. B. B. S. class of G. S. L. Medical College, Rajahmundry were randomly selected for this study. Data collection tools included an 6-items questionnaire. The questions were 5 pointed ranging from extremely appropriate/possible to not appropriate/possible. RESULTS: The results showed that the students extremely preferred the teacher-centered teaching and learning approach (62%), lecture teaching and learning method (68%). Our results further revealed that small group teaching and learning method was extremely possible for discussion (81%), clarification of doubts (86%) and interaction with teacher (92%). CONCLUSION: It may be concluded from our results that the students more preferred teacher centered approach, lecture method and small group method. The teacher must be an exceptional person who inspires students and allows the students to discuss, ask questions for clarification of doubts and interact with him.