An insightful estimation of undergraduate medical students' experience about the Flipped Classroom | [Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences • 2022]

Author(s):

1. Hamza Mohammad Abdulghani: Department of Medical Education, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

2. Kamran Sattar: Department of Medical Education, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

3. Tauseef Ahmad: Department of Medical Education, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

4. Dost Muhammad Halepoto: Department of Medical Education, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

5. Ashfaq Akram: Department of Medical Education, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Abstract:

Background and Objective: The Flipped Classroom (FC) approach has become increasingly predominant and popular in medical education. This study aimed to explore the usefulness and the scope of FC based on medical students' experience, with their adaptation challenges. Methods: The present study was a mixed-method accomplished during the academic years 2019-20, involving fourth-year students at the College of Medicine in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A self-administered questionnaire was used to seek their first experience and opinion of the FC. Results: A total of 234 questionnaires were distributed to the students, and 214 students completed the survey (response rate of 91.45%). Out of this total, 68.2 % were males and 31.8% were females. Most of the students agreed 156 (72.9%) that the flipped classroom was more engaging than the traditional lecture, among them 100 (68.5%) males and 56 (82.3) females agreed. Almost ~79% of students liked FC as it enabled them knowing the material in advance, and the class time was spent clarifying the facts and principles with active interaction, as commented during focus group discussion “More chance for discussing with the doctors, and I got the chance to answer” (St. 6). Conclusion: The results showed that the students like the FC more than the conventional classroom. Suggestions were given by students to improve the active learning sessions within the FC modality.

Page(s): 69-75

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Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, Volume: 38, Issue: 1, Year: 2022

Keywords:

Medical student , Flipped classroom , Undergraduate , Online learning

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