Basic workshop for medical teachers : Effectiveness and impact.

ABSTRACT

Background & objectives: MCI recognized three days basic course in MET for medical teachers is a course for faculty development in higher education. In the present study the impact of programme on the teaching performance of faculty members after two years of the completion of the course was evaluated. Method: A Structured questionnaire was given to 41 teachers from the first two batches of three day basic course in MET at NKP SIMS, Nagpur, to seek individual opinion on the impact of the program and possible modifications produced in their teaching activities. The opinions of the faculty about their post course teaching activities were analyzed. Result: 1. 57 % Professors were benefitted substantially from interactive teaching techniques and structured clinical assessment, 57% markedly from adult learning, learning objectives, positive learning atmosphere, using audiovisual tools, preparing essay questions and preparing MCQ`s. 2.Associate Professors found audio visual tools, structured clinical exam, MCQ`s and adult learning useful 3.Lecturers were able to use MCQ`s, positive learning atmosphere, structured clinical assessment. 4. Newer assessment methods were introduced to undergraduate students more by faculty from clinical department ( 90%) 5. Research projects related to medical education were undertaken more by faculties from clinical departments. 6. Members from non clinical dept introduced new teaching methods and have undergone advanced training in Medical education more than clinical dept. 7. 84.21% Associate Professors introduced newer teaching learning methods 8. Research projects are undertaken more by lecturers. Conclusion: 1. Three day basic course helps teachers increase their knowledge regarding medical education and implement newer teaching learning and assessment methods to students. 2. Teachers are now sensitized to changes in medical education ,research and are ready to undergo advanced training and attend conferences.