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Five Tips for Teaching and Learning During the COVID-19 Movement Control Order Era: A Family Medicine Perspective
Malanashita Ganeson1, Sasikala Devi Amirthalingam1, Kwa Siew Kim1
1Department of Family Medicine, International Medical University Clinical Campus Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.
Abstract:
The Malaysian government's ongoing movement control order (MCO) to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) spread, has disrupted the teaching and learning (T&L) activities of higher education institutions in the country. This paper seeks to outline the steps taken by the Department of Family Medicine of the International Medical University (IMU), Malaysia, to adapt its online teaching and learning activities. The five tips are: i) understand how to use online T&L platforms; ii) teachers should create multiple communication channels; iii) ensure attendance is captured; iv) enhance the online T&L experience and v) conduct online formative assessments.
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