AUDIENCE RESPONSE SYSTEMS (CLICKERS)  FOR ACTIVE LEARNING APPROACH AMONGST OPERATION ROOM TECHNICIANS � AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY

Dr Manish S Honwad; Dr  D Vivekanand

Volume : V, Issue : XI, November - 2016

AUDIENCE RESPONSE SYSTEMS (CLICKERS) FOR ACTIVE LEARNING APPROACH AMONGST OPERATION ROOM TECHNICIANS � AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY

Dr Manish S Honwad, Dr D Vivekanand

Abstract :

Active learning is the process wherein students are actively involved in understanding facts, activities and skills through the directions of the instructors tasks and activities. It involves the use of cognitive processes rather than behavioral processes. In this study the efficacy of Audience response systems on student performance and preference as compared to traditional class discussions was studied. Materials & Methods : Two batches of Operation room technicians were randomized into Group A which received training using Audience response systems(ARS) with power point interactive lectures and Group B which received the same power point lecture with class discussions. Both the groups were subjected to an MCQ test and feedback obtained on their opinion on the new method of interactive teaching . Results : There is evidence from feedback to support benefit of ARS (Audience response systems ) in interactive learning compared to traditional class discussions. However, the results in performance remained statistically not significant in the two groups.