Perception of Medical Students towards online Teaching During the Covid-19 Pandemic from M.R Medical College, Kalaburgi, Karnataka

Authors

  • Della
  • Sunil Deshmukh
  • Mubeen Hussain
  • Boramma

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijphrd.v14i1.18789

Keywords:

Students, medical, education, feedback, benefits

Abstract

Introduction: The nationwide lockdown restrictions to control the spread of Covid-19 disease have impacted all
aspects of life wherein medical education has also been affected. Such measures have resulted in a sudden shift
in teaching methods towards online teaching. Timely feedback from the students and faculty and analysis of the
feedback will improve the effectiveness of online teaching and learning.
Aim: 1. To assess the barriers and benefits that students found during online classes. 2. To assess the challenges
faced by the students in transition from traditional to online learning.
Material and Methods: A cross sectional study for 2 months (July 2021 - August 2021) at Mahadevappa Rampure
Medical College, Kalaburgi. among 150 Students from the 3rd year MBBS, Data was collected from a Questionnaire
in google form format from the students.
Results: 20% of participants found online learning was not effective for medical subjects. 60% found it to be
stressful. 76% of students had device of their own and 14% had to share with others.
Conclusion: It is important therefore that medical colleges are aware of the barriers and provide appropriate
solutions to the development of this type of learning and support the use of online learning amongst staff and
students. Timely feedback from the students and faculty and analysis of the feedback will improve the effectiveness
of online teaching and learning.

Author Biographies

  • Della

    Post Graduate Student, Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Kalaburagi, Karnataka, India

  • Sunil Deshmukh

    Associate Professor, Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Kalaburagi, Karnataka, India.

  • Mubeen Hussain

    Assistant Professor, Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Kalaburagi, Karnataka, India.

  • Boramma

    HOD and Professor,Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Kalaburagi, Karnataka, India.

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Published

2022-12-16

How to Cite

Perception of Medical Students towards online Teaching During the Covid-19 Pandemic from M.R Medical College, Kalaburgi, Karnataka. (2022). Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, 14(1), 53-57. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijphrd.v14i1.18789