Questionnaire Survey: An Evaluation of Lectures in Physiology by Residents of Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore. Retain them but with a change!

Abstract

Lectures are a useful tool of teaching, teachers increasingly complain about lack of interest amongst students during lectures and strongly doubt their usefulness. A questionnaire survey was carried out amongst the students of AlIama Iqbal medical college Lahore, 30 questions were asked and they related to lecture theatre facilities, teaching methodology, curriculum, conduct of students and teachers, language used and training of teachers. 100 students responded to 30 statements by ticking agree or disagree, complete confidentiality was maintained. 92 were satisfied with lecture theatre facilities, 87% agreed that curriculum should change and all 100% wanted greater share of applied physiology. 40% considered English language to be a barrier to effective learning. 100% agreed that the teachers were adequately trained to deliver lectures. 95% agreed that behavior of teacher was   conducive to learning. 100% disagreed with the statement that lectures should be completely abandoned and 100% wanted a change in methodology. We conclude that students want to retain the lectures but opine for a change in methodology and curriculum.