Effectiveness of Small Group Discussion over Traditional Lecture: A Cross Sectional Comparative Study.
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSRJRME) - Year 2018, Vol 8, Issue 4
Abstract
Background: Educational institutions follow different teaching methodologies to integrate knowledge. Conventional teaching methodology by lectures is followed commonly. There are many small group teaching methodologies which are student-centered. Fishbowl group dynamics is one such technique where both communication skills and observational abilities can be developed in the students. Objectives: To conduct fishbowl group dynamics and a conventional lecture on the topic “MALARIA”, and to assess the effectiveness of fishbowl group dynamics over conventional teaching methodology. Methods: A Cross-Sectional study was conducted on a group of 55 second-year medical students, divided into groups A and B. Group A with 29 students were taught by a traditional lecture and an MCQ test was conducted for 20 marks, and their opinions gathered. Group B with 26 students participated in fishbowl group dynamics, with an MCQ test, and feedback gathered. Results: The mean score for MCQ test in traditional teaching was 8.724 ± 3.614 and that in the fishbowl was 10.769 ± 2.875, which was found to be statistically significant with a p-value of 0.025 (p<0.05). Feedback questionnaire for fishbowl also showed it to be a preferred method of teaching over traditional teaching, as opined by many students. Interpretation & Conclusions: Fishbowl group dynamics is more effective in gaining knowledge than the traditional teaching method. This technique can also help in increasing the academic performance of the students.
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Naveena Thotakura, Dr. Anuradha . M
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