Exploring the educational environment in an online certificate program

Tayyaba Azhar; Kainat Javed; Kinza Aslam; Maimoona Nasreen; Syeda Tehseen Fatima

Author(s)

Tayyaba Azhar Sharif Medical & Dental College, Sharif Medical City. Sharif Medical City Road, Off Raiwind Road, Jati Umra, Lahore 54000, Pakistan.

Kainat Javed Department of Medical Education The University of Lahore, Lahore,Pakistan

Kinza Aslam Sharif Medical & Dental College, Sharif Medical City. Sharif Medical City Road, Off Raiwind Road, Jati Umra, Lahore 54000, Pakistan.

Maimoona Nasreen Sharif Medical & Dental College, Sharif Medical City. Sharif Medical City Road, Off Raiwind Road, Jati Umra, Lahore 54000, Pakistan.

Syeda Tehseen Fatima Sharif Medical & Dental College, Sharif Medical City. Sharif Medical City Road, Off Raiwind Road, Jati Umra, Lahore 54000, Pakistan.

Abstract

Objective: To explore the perceptions of postgraduate students regarding the e-learning educational environment of Certificate in Health Professions Education (CHPE). Methodology: This descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out at the University College of Medicine & Dentistry, Lahore. A total of 250 students were included in this study. Out of 250 students, 209 students filled out the questionnaire. Non-randomized purposive sampling was used. A pre-validated 'e-learning educational atmosphere measure' (EEAM) questionnaire was used. A Google form link for the questionnaire was shared in the WhatsApp groups of CHPE students. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23. Results: Out of 209 participants, 88(42.1%) were males and 121(57.9%) were females. The results indicated positive perceptions across various factors assessed by the EEAM questionnaire. The majority of the participants (86.2%) found the programme effective and 84.8% were satisfied with the teaching quality. Students responded positively to the questions regarding ethics & professionalism (88.1%), learner support (64.1%), and safety & convenience (82.7%). Conclusion: Students have positive perceptions regarding programme effectiveness, teaching quality, ethics & professionalism, learner support, and safety & convenience. Furthermore, the EEAM is a comprehensive tool that captures various aspects of the e-learning environment and provides a holistic view of the educational atmosphere.

Publication Details

Page(s) 51-55

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Published Journal: Journal of Sharif Medical & Dental College (JSMDC), Volume: 9, Issue: 2, Year: 2023

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Keywords

COVID-19, Online learning, Students, Covid-19