Student�s preference in teaching and learning methods in classroom: A cross sectional survey

Mrs. Binsu A Mathew; Mrs. Ll.Col. Meera K Pillai

Volume : V, Issue : IV, April - 2016

Student�s preference in teaching and learning methods in classroom: A cross sectional survey

Mrs. Binsu A Mathew, Mrs. Ll. Col. Meera K Pillai

Abstract :

 Teaching without learning is just talking. Class room assessment focuses the primary attention of teachers and students on observing and learning rather than observing and improving teaching. A cross sectional study was conducted at Sree Gokulam Nursing College among nursing students with the aim to assess the most preferred method of teaching and learning. The study used a quantitative approach and descriptive research design. 243 nursing students were recruited using total enumeration sampling. A pilot study was conducted among 24 students to monitor the feasibility of tools and techniques. The findings of study revealed that majority of students prefer lecture method as method of teaching in first year (41.2%), second year (53.4%), third year (71.33%) and fourth year (53.1%). In learning, the most preferred method was self-study for first year (55.21%), second year (47.64) and third year (46.87%), fourth year students preferred group study (50.42%). The study revealed the fact that most preferred teaching method as lecture and self-study as the learning method.