Assessment of material, methods and scheduleof undergraduate dental classes in a rural medical college of West Bengal.
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 17, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction: In modern times, with the technological advancement, there is a trend of diminishing attendance in theory classes among undergraduate students. To improve the attendance in the classes, it is vital to know the time pattern of classes, nature of material used for teaching learning, method of conducting classes and scope for discussion.Objectives: The study was aimed at describing the time pattern, materials used, methods followed and attendance in undergraduate Dental Classes. Methodology: It is a descriptive, crosssectional study, conducted at North Bengal Dental College, Sushruat Nagar, Darjeeling, West Bengal in August 2017. Class representative were assigned to collect data from 32 consecutive classes on 17 subjects using a predesigned & pre-tested data collection form. Result: Among 32 classes, 68.75%startedin scheduled time, 59.38% classes ended exactly on time and 53.13% classes held exactly for scheduled duration. 84.38% classes used lecture method, 15.62% were by two-way interaction. In 87.5% classes only blackboard & chalk were used, in each of 3.13% classes LCD projector and overhead projector were used and 6.25% classes used model along with blackboard-chalk. 75% students complied the university norm of minimum 75% attendance. Conclusion:Schedule of the classes should be maintained along with more uses of two-way method, discussion and electronic materials to bring about attractiveness in the teaching learning process.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. TarunKumar Sarkar1, Dr. Debasis Das2, Dr. Kallol Saha3
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