EVALUATING LARGE GROUP LECTURES – A SCIENTIFIC APPROACH OUTCOMES

Objective: To evaluate students’ perspectives on large group lectures with a scientific approach of instruction. Materials and methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted. Data collected over 4 months with single instructor. Total 300 participant’s response considered. Audience assessed the presentation according to given questionnaire, using likert scale and open comments. Data analyzed on SPSS v23. P value calculated using chi square. Results: In Cumulative Frequencies, (83%) participants agreed that presentation met expectations. Another (85%) approved that it was presented in a clear and organized manner. From these 240(80%) decided that pre-presentation administration was efficient. Total (47.67%) found scenario discussion most useful. Another (86.7%) decided presentation location appropriate. Total (88.7%) established that session was informative. Another (76.6%) agreed on time allocation. Total (94.67%) wanted similar presentations from other presenters. Another (86%) approved lecture pace. Total (87.7%) agreed to appropriateness of presenter response. Another (12.33%) suggested, to continue similar presentations in future. Conclusion: We can apply questionnaire on scientific approach to lectures like Gagne's model to ensure an effectual and organized learning. It gave a comprehensive view to the teaching.