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Research Article | Volume 13 Issue:4 (, 2023) | Pages 134 - 139
Improving facilitation of Self-directed learningwith knowledge of learning styles of MBBS Students-Institutional study
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Received
Sept. 3, 2023
Revised
Sept. 16, 2023
Accepted
Sept. 26, 2023
Published
Oct. 8, 2023
Abstract

Background: Competency based medical curriculum  recommends self- directed learning skill to be developed in undergraduate medical students forlifelong learning .Hence the knowledge of learning styles isvery important to encourages students to use particular learning style in their self- directed learning. Aim-To assess the learning style of first phase and final phase MBBS studentsfor facilitation of  self- directed learning. Methodology: The VARK questionnaire  7.8 was  used to assess  the learning styles of MBBS students. Result: The predominant mode was kinesthetic, 37.37% and 31.63 % in first phase and final phase students respectively. The visual and auditory mode of learning was statistically significantly p>.05  more in final phase student The reading mode of learning in  first phase students was more in in final phase students although the difference was not statistically significant p <0.2.Conclusion: The preferred learning styles of medical students in the present studywas kinesthetic.Thelearning style in MBBS students need to assessed regularly forthe appropriate facilitation of Self- directed learning

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