Abstract
Background: A study guide is a document that is designed to assist students with learning. It not only defines the “what” but also the “how” and “how much” of learning for a student. A well designed study guide can be valuable in not only supporting but also in promoting self-learning. A lot of effort and resources go into the preparation and production of a study guide. Very few studies are available that address the perception of students about the usefulness of study guides in the local context. Objective: To assess the perceived usefulness of study guide in undergraduate medical students. Methods: The cross-sectional survey was conducted at Liaquat National Medical College. Survey population comprised of second year medical students. A survey form with closed ended statements was administered to participants. Data was analyzed on SPSS 18. Results: A total of 100 forms were distributed out of which 89 forms were returned. Only 80 forms were completely filled (response rate 80%). About 68(47.5%) of the students found the study guide easy to follow. 54(67.6%) students found the study guide helpful in realizing the importance of the module being conducted. About 38(47.6%) of students agreed to the usefulness of learning resources mentioned. About 68(85%) of students agreed that exam rules were clearly stated and almost 49(61.3%) felt that information on assessment tools was useful in preparing for the exams. Only 31(38.8%) of students believed that study guide supported learning. Conclusion: Study guides are an important component of the curriculum. Our study supports usefulness of study guide in areas like importance of module, learning objectives, strategies and assessment but some improvements can be made as identified by this study. Furthermore, awareness needs to be created among students on the proper use of study guides.
Highlights
The major challenge that students of developing countries face when they enter medical college is a transition from teacher centered methods to student centered methods of study
31(38.8%) of students believed that study guide supported learning
Study guides are an important component of the curriculum
Summary
The major challenge that students of developing countries face when they enter medical college is a transition from teacher centered methods to student centered methods of study. Study guide is defined as “an aid, usually in the form of printed notes, designed to assist students with their learning. It indicates what should be learned, how it can be learned, and how students can recognize if they have learned it” [2]. A study guide helps the students manage their learning and allows teachers to plan the educational experiences and observe progress [3, 4]. A study guide is a document that is designed to assist students with learning. It defines the “what” and the “how” and “how much” of learning for a student.
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