Impact of Modern Learning Methods on Professional Education

Abstract

Background: The learning methods in health sectors are now facing a great challenge. The study is conducted to determine the effectiveness of new learning methodologies including workshops, seminars and symposiums on the building of students’ professional skills. Methodology: A simple questionnaire comprised of closed ended questions was given to four hundred students of different medical universities focusing basic health sciences departments like medical, dentistry and pharmacy. Findings: It was found that medical universities were arranging all above mentioned programs on regular basis and students were used to participate in such engagements. Majority of students (52.4%) were in favor of workshops, they thought workshop as the most beneficial technique to improve their weaknesses. While the likeness to seminars and symposiums were nearly on equal basis. Students were strongly agreed (66.2%) that these ways provide current knowledge of the profession than typical teacher centered lectures. Conclusion: Therefore, it is concluded that all professional universities should organize maximum of such advanced activities to produce students with better professional attitudes. Key Words: Advanced Teaching Methodology, Workshops, Seminars, Symposiums, Educational System.