Views regarding use of audio-visual aids during didactic lectures in community medicine among first year medical students of Rural Medical College, Loni, Maharashtra
Journal Title: National Journal of Research in Community Medicine - Year 2013, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Medical teachers have conventionally been using different teaching methods to educate medical students previously dominated by blackboard and slide projectors. However, the optimum use of audiovisual aids is essential for deriving their benefits. This study was done to know the students view regarding the various audiovisual aids, with an aim to improve their use in didactic lectures. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among 125 medical students which includes undergraduate (first year MBBS) studying at Rural Medical College, Loni over a period of February 2012 to May 2012. Data was collected by using pre-designed, pre-tested, self-administered questionnaire. Results were analyzed in the form of percentage and proportions whenever appropriate. Results: In the present study, a total of 125 respondents, of which 67 (53.6%) were female and 58 (46.4%) were male; of them the majority (48.8%) respondents preferred a combination of audio-visual aids during a didactic lecture, especially for understanding a particular topic. For a better perception of diagrams and flow charts was best accepted with a power point presentation, whereas about 40.0% students preferred to take notes during the class. Conclusion: In this study, lectures delivered by using a combination of audio-visual aids are more appreciated by the students. Teachers should note that the students preferred a combination of visual aids and were interested in taking notes during lectures.
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Purushottam A. Giri, Deepak B. Phalk
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