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Short training in Teaching Methodology’ for entry level Medical Teachers

Publication Type : Journal Article

Thematic Areas : Medical Sciences

Publisher : Indian J Comm Health

Source : Indian J Comm Health, Volume 28, Issue 3, p.300-304 (2016)

Url : https://www.researchgate.net/publication/312196671_Effectiveness_of_a_'Short_training_in_Teaching_Methodology'_for_entry_level_Medical_Teachers_Corresponding_Author_Citation_Article_Cycle

Keywords : Effectiveness, entry level teachers, medical education, short training, teaching methodology

Campus : Kochi

School : School of Medicine

Center : Amrita Innovation & Research

Department : Forensic Medicine, Department of Medical Education

Verified : Yes

Year : 2016

Abstract : Background: Teacher education curricula should enable teachers to facilitate learners' acquiring knowledge, attitudes, behavior and skills that they will need in their profession. Though there are faculty development programmes that are being conducted in India, there are only a few published reports of the same. Aims & Objectives: To assess the " Effectiveness of a Short training in Teaching Methodology for entry level Medical Teachers. " Settings and Design: A quasi-experimental study with pre-test post-test design and an educational intervention was carried out on 30 consenting Senior Residents at a Medical College in Kochi. Material & Methods: The intervention was eight-hour training in teaching methodology using a curriculum designed by the researcher in consultation with experts. Data analysis was done using SPSS software to compare the pre and post-test scores of the residents. Results: Overall feedback was positive. The participants reported that " they had learned a lot " and were of the view that " the course would help them to put forward better performances " when assigned teaching-learning tasks. The pre-test and post-test scores were compared and significant improvement was found with regard to knowledge, motivation to teach (reflecting attitude change) and practice. Conclusion: A short training in teaching methodology has helped entry level medical teachers to become more effective in their teaching.

Cite this Research Publication : A. John, Joy, T., Paul, N., Javed, R., Anu Sasidharan, and Menon, U. K., “Short training in Teaching Methodology’ for entry level Medical Teachers”, Indian J Comm Health, vol. 28, no. 3, pp. 300-304, 2016.

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