Medical Teachers' Roles from the Students' Perspective: A Moroccan National Survey-based Study.

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Pedagogy in Higher Education

Background:

• Understanding student expectations is crucial for effective medical training.
• Teacher roles in medical education significantly influence student learning experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate medical students' perceptions of their teachers' primary educational roles.
• To identify key expectations students have for their educators in Moroccan medical schools.

Main Methods:

• An online questionnaire was administered to medical students across five public Moroccan medical schools.
• Snowball sampling was employed to recruit participants for the study.
• Data from 2,418 complete responses were statistically analyzed.

Main Results:

• Students rated 'information provider' highest and 'Planner' lowest among teacher roles.
• The most preferred teacher role identified by 40.6% of respondents was 'Facilitator'.
• Significant variation exists in perceived importance of different teacher roles.

Conclusions:

• Moroccan medical schools need to enhance faculty development programs.
• Training should focus on equipping educators with skills for modern medical education.
• Addressing student-identified roles like 'Facilitator' is essential for improving teaching quality.