Exploration of Teaching Methodology in a Medical College, Rawalpindi:  A Qualitative Assessment from Students’ Perspective

Naseer Alam Tariq; Amna Yousaf Shah; Adeel Ahmed Jafri; Azka Aslam Bajwa

doi:10.51253/pafmj.v74iSUPPL-2.2941

Authors

Naseer Alam Tariq Department of Community Medicine, Army Medical College/National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), Rawalpindi Pakistan
Amna Yousaf Shah Department of Community Medicine, Combined Military Hospital/National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), Rawalpindi Pakistan
Adeel Ahmed Jafri Department of Community Medicine, Combined Military Hospital/National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), Rawalpindi Pakistan
Azka Aslam Bajwa Department of Community Medicine, Combined Military Hospital/National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), Rawalpindi Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51253/pafmj.v74iSUPPL-2.2941

Keywords:

Assessment, Case base learning, Lectures, Teaching methodology, Teaching technique.

Abstract

Objective: To explore how to improve teaching methodology in a medical college from students’ perspective.

Study Design: Qualitative grounded theory study design using constructivist approach.

Place and Duration of Study: Conducted at public sector medical college of three-months duration from Dec 2016 to Mar 2017.

Methodology: A grounded theory approach was used explore student’s perspective of how to improve teaching methodologies. Two focus group discussion of 4^th and final year MBBS students were conducted. Data were collected on semi-structured questionnaire and analyzed manually by thematic analysis.

Results: There were five main themes which are as follows: Teaching techniques, students’ assessment, and clinical rotation, extra-curricular and future prospects. In teaching techniques further 4 sub-themes emerged i.e. lectures, slides, courses and attendance. In student assessment further four sub-themes emerged as exams, practicals, viva and CBLS. In clinical rotations, three sub-themes emerged as ward rounds, surgical operations and timings. In extracurricular activities, three sub-themes emerged as sports, workshops and research. In future prospects only two sub-themes emerged as alumni and affiliations. All of the sub-themes had the problem narrated with their suggestive solutions. For example; in teaching techniques the suggestions were decreasing duration of lectures, breaks in-between lectures and lecture being more interactive.

Conclusion: The teaching methodology lacks a practical approach regarding medical studies along with lack of student- teacher interaction. Students should be asked to give active feedback regarding any changes that they would want; this would not only help break down the barrier between students and teachers but also all

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