European Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine

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Improving facilitation of Self-directed learningwith knowledge of learning styles of MBBS Students-Institutional study

Pages 134 - 139

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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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Gender differences in learning styles in undergraduate medical students using VARK questionnaire

Allampalli Sirisha,

Ghouse Mubarak,

Damodaram Lavanya,

Vakkala Subramanyam Bhagya Lakshmi,

Mooli Sudha Lakshmi

Pages 722 - 727

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Background: Understanding individual learning preferences can be helpful when study strategies and learning styles match and learning is easy. Investigating the relationship between gender and VARK learning styles is crucial for understanding how gender may influence cognitive processing and learning preferences. This will inform the development of more inclusive and effective educational strategies. Material and Methods: Healthy undergraduate student volunteers (18-22 years), who are willing to participate in the study were included. A total of 144 participants including 55 males and 89 females participated in the study. All the participants were asked to fill out a pre-designed VARK questionnaire. Results: Absolute scoring of VARK learning styles in all undergraduate students (n=144) of the study population shows that kinesthetic styles are preferred the most by undergraduate students at 32% followed by auditory style at 30%. Conclusion: Our preliminary data reveal a diverse range of learning styles among undergraduate students, highlighting that the standard lecture format does not address the needs of all learners. Notably, the study found no significant gender differences in VARK learning styles or modalities.

European Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine

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