Student Perception of Online Teaching in Undergraduate Dental Education in Bangladesh: A Qualitative Study
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Materials and Methods
3. Results and Discussion
- Theme 1: Difficulties faced during online classes: (Trigger question: Do you face any problems while studying online from home?)
- Theme 2: Advantages of online classes (Do you enjoy studying online? (Why yes/why not))
- Theme 3: Disadvantages of online classes (Do you miss anything about your previous education system? (Point out the things that you miss)
- Theme 4: Scope of improvement: (Do you have any suggestions on how we can make it better?)
4. Limitations of this Study
5. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Institutional Review Board Statement
Informed Consent Statement
Data Availability Statement
Acknowledgments
Conflicts of Interest
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Total Duration 80–112 min | ||
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Loging in and ice breaking | 2–5 min | Moderator |
Discussion | 30–45 min | Facilitator |
Break: light exercise | 5–7 min | Moderator |
Discussion | 30–35 min | Facilitator |
Debriefing | 10–15 min | Moderator |
Closing with thanks | 3–5 min | Moderator |
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Year of Study | Male | Female |
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1st | 3 | 3 |
2nd | 2 | 3 |
3rd | 2 | 2 |
4th | - | 1 |
Total | 7 | 9 |
Themes | Students’ Responses |
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Difficulties faced during online classes | Attention span |
Concentration | |
Timing of classes | |
Class routine | |
Adjustment to the online environment | |
Internet accessibility | |
Technical support | |
Boring content | |
Late hour classes | |
Lack of motivation | |
Hesitancy to interact | |
Screen shyness | |
Monotonous lesson delivery | |
Domestic distractions | |
Internet quality | |
Proper lighting | |
Not a proper learning environment | |
Not a proper teaching environment | |
Unusual class timing | |
Lack of technological skill | |
Advantages of online classes | Saves time |
Can continue study during lockdown | |
Saves money | |
Avoids commuting | |
Safe during the pandemic situation. | |
One can participate in classes if sick | |
Disadvantages of online classes | Not feasible for clinical classes |
Not feasible for lab work | |
Lack of social environment | |
Lack of group study | |
Lack of interaction | |
Long screen time | |
Lack of after-class peer discussion | |
Lack of engagement | |
Lack of eye contact | |
Failure to notice facial expressions by teachers | |
Scope of improvement | More exposure to online classes |
Technical training for teachers | |
Recorded classes | |
Technological orientation for students | |
More engaging content | |
Online support | |
More interactive lesson | |
Short duration of class | |
Break after 30- 45 min | |
Incorporating humor during a lesson | |
Incorporating activity | |
Theoretical topics should be taught | |
Some online classes can be added alongside face-to-face teaching |
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Mohammad, S.; Sultana, L.; Azad, S.A.; Nahar, N.; Chode, V.; Rahman, S.; Majumder, M.A.A. Student Perception of Online Teaching in Undergraduate Dental Education in Bangladesh: A Qualitative Study. Int. Med. Educ. 2023, 2, 252-261. https://doi.org/10.3390/ime2040024
Mohammad S, Sultana L, Azad SA, Nahar N, Chode V, Rahman S, Majumder MAA. Student Perception of Online Teaching in Undergraduate Dental Education in Bangladesh: A Qualitative Study. International Medical Education. 2023; 2(4):252-261. https://doi.org/10.3390/ime2040024
Chicago/Turabian StyleMohammad, Shegufta, Labuda Sultana, Salahuddin Al Azad, Nurun Nahar, Vikram Chode, Sayeeda Rahman, and Md Anwarul Azim Majumder. 2023. "Student Perception of Online Teaching in Undergraduate Dental Education in Bangladesh: A Qualitative Study" International Medical Education 2, no. 4: 252-261. https://doi.org/10.3390/ime2040024