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Indian dental students' preferences regarding lecture courses.

Abhishek Parolia1, Mandakini Mohan, M Kundabala

  • 1Faculty of Dentistry, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. abhishek_parolia@imu.edu.my

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Dental students prefer morning lectures with PowerPoint and chalkboards, delivered in 30-40 minute segments. They favor advance topic information and learning-based education over exam-focused approaches.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Education
  • Medical Pedagogy

Background:

  • Dental education faces challenges in effective teaching and learning.
  • Understanding student attitudes towards various teaching methodologies is crucial for educators.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore Indian dental students' preferences regarding lecture course aspects.
  • To inform dental educators about student-centric learning preferences.

Main Methods:

  • A structured, ten-question survey was administered.
  • 2,680 undergraduate dental students from 43 Indian dental schools were targeted.
  • A response rate of 73.8% (1,980 students) was achieved via email and postal mail.

Main Results:

  • Students preferred lectures using PowerPoint and chalkboards.
  • Optimal lecture timing was 8-10 am, with sessions lasting 30-40 minutes.
  • Students favored receiving lecture topics in advance and preferred clinical demonstrations post-lecture.
  • A preference for learning-based over exam-oriented education was noted.
  • Compulsory attendance and numerical marking systems were supported.

Conclusions:

  • Dental students have distinct preferences for lecture delivery, timing, and educational focus.
  • Educators can optimize dental lecture courses by incorporating student feedback on methodology and assessment.