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Khade, Ajay
- Assessment of Central Processing Ability after Attending Theory Classes with Various Teaching Aids
Authors
1 Associate Professor in Pharmacology
2 Professor in Pharmacology
3 3rd year MBBS Student, RIMS Adilabad
Source
International Journal of Physiology, Vol 1, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 117-121Abstract
Context: In undergraduate medical education, one hour theory classes are integral part of teaching activity. Previously it was carried out by using black boards but now various teaching aids are available.
Aim: Study was planned to know the status of central processing ability after attending classes having various teaching aids.
Material and Method: Twenty (20), 2nd MBBS students were included in the study. Central processing ability was evaluated using Arithmetic Ability Test (AA). Subjective performance was assessed using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) before and after theory classes with teaching aids.
Statistical Analysis: Paired't' test was used for analysis of the data.
Results: Statistically significant impairment in the performance was observed after attending the Over Head Projector (OHP) p= 0.0019, Power Point (PPT) p= 0.0023 and Black Board (BB) p= 0.0016 classes. Alteration in the performance was not significant after attending the classes with OHP along with BB and PPT along with BB. Significant differences were observed in all the three VAS after attending PPT and OHP along with BB classes and after PPT along with BB class in the VAS-2.
Conclusions: It can be concluded that mixing of OHP or PPT along with BB during the lecture is
better method and central processing ability is best after attending such classes. Mixing of OHP or
PPT along with BB during the lecture is better method of undergraduate teaching.
Keywords
Central Processing, Over Head Projector, Power Point, Visual Analogue Scale
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- Evaluation of Psychomotor Performance of 2nd MBBS Students after Exposing them to Lectures During Pre and Post Lunch Session
Authors
1 Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) Adilabad. Govt. of AP, IN
Source
International Journal of Physiology, Vol 1, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 161-165Abstract
Background: In India, didactic lectures are important part of medical education. It is said that concentration levels never remain same during entire one hour lecture leading to impairment in cognitive performance. Therefore, we planned this study to evaluate the effectiveness of lectures at various time intervals by assessing the status of psychomotor performance.
Materials and Method: Twenty 2nd MBBS students of RIMS Adilabad were included in the study. Psychomotor performance was evaluated using Digit Symbol Substitution Test (DSST) and Six Digit Cancellation Test (SDCT) and Visual Analogue Scales (VASs). Tests were carried out before and after exposing the volunteers to lectures of 8 A.M. to 9 A.M., 1 P.M. to 2 P.M. and 3 P.M to 4 P.M.
Results: Significant (p >0.05) impairment in the performance of DSST and SDCT were observed when 8 to 9 theory class was compared with 3 to 4. Post 3 to 4 lecture performance was significantly improved (p >0.05) in both the tests.
Conclusion: Psychomotor performance of 2nd MBBS students in our set up is better during the post lunch theory classes. Whenever teaching activities are planned local factors must be considered and optimum learning atmosphere should be provided to the students.
Keywords
Lectures, Psychomotor Performance, LearningReferences
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