Assessment of teaching learning methods under CBME among second year medical students

Abstract

Background: Medical institutions are progressively transforming their medical curriculum from a traditional approach to Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME), which is a student-centered curricular activity. Self-assessment of the teaching methods by the students is an important tool to ensure the best possible academic environment for the students. The main aim of the study was to assess the teaching learning methods under CBME among 2nd-year medical students based on student’s feedback, in the Dept of Pharmacology. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a questionnaire distributed to the 2nd year MBBS students who met the inclusion criteria. Data was analysed and expressed as percentages. Results: A total of 95 students met the inclusion criteria and all responded to the questionnaire. Majority responded positively towards the current teaching-learning methods. Small group discussion (SGD) seemed to be the preferred teaching learning method garnering a total of 67% vote. Most of the students mentioned their preference of learning in small groups but found the adult learning principles like Self Directed learning (SDL) to be less useful. Conclusion: Majority responded positively towards the current methods. It was evident from the study that facilitators need to focus on inclusivity in SGD. Incorporation of teaching learning methods suggested by the students would be an ideal tool to ensure the best academic environment for the students. Implementation of more problem based & critical thinking centric methods may encourage students to utilize the adult learning principles like SDL etc.

Keywords

• small group discussion
• competency based medical education
• self directed learning