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Title: | Evaluation of teaching and learning in family medicine by students: a Sri Lankan experience |
Authors: | Ramanayake, R.P.J.C. de Silva, A.H.W. Perera, D.P. Sumanasekera, R.D.N. Gunasekara, R. Chandrasiri, P. |
Keywords: | General Practice -education Curriculum Cross-Sectional Studies |
Issue Date: | 2015 |
Publisher: | Medknow |
Citation: | Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care. 2015 ; 4(1): 3-8. |
Abstract: | BACKGROUND: Family Medicine occupies a prominent place in the undergraduate curriculum of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, SriLanka. The one month clinical attachment during the fourth year utilizes a variety of teaching methods. This study evaluates teaching learning methods and learning environment of this attachment. METHODOLOGY: A descriptive cross sectional study was carried out among consenting students over a period of six months on completion of the clinical attachment using a pretested self administered questionnaire. RESULTS: Completed questionnaires were returned by 114(99%) students. 90.2% were satisfied with the teaching methods in general while direct observation and feed back from teachers was the most popular(95.1%) followed by learning from patients(91.2%), debate(87.6%), seminar(87.5%) and small group discussions(71.9%). They were highly satisfied with the opportunity they had to develop communication skills (95.5%) and presentation skills (92.9%). Lesser learning opportunity was experienced for history taking (89.9%), problem solving (78.8%) and clinical examination (59.8%) skills. Student satisfaction regarding space within consultation rooms was 80% while space for history taking and examination (62%) and availability of clinical equipment (53%) were less. 90% thought the programme was well organized and adequate understanding on family medicine concepts and practice organization gained by 94% and 95% of the students respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Overall student satisfaction was high. Students prefer learning methods which actively involve them. It is important to provide adequate infrastructure facilities for student activities to make it a positive learning experience for them. |
Description: | In PUBMED |
URI: | http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/7972 |
ISSN: | 2249-4863 (Print) 2278-7135 (Electronic) |
Appears in Collections: | Journal/Magazine Articles |
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