Use of Test based on Specific Learning Objectives during Didactic Lecture as an Effective Large Group Teaching Learning Method in Undergraduate Medical Teaching

Introduction: The lecture is the most commonly used large group teaching learning method for transferring information in medical education. Aims and objectives: To increase the effectiveness of lectures as a large group teaching learning method with the written test Materials and methods: Present study is an observational study carried over a period of four months in the Department of Surgery. Didactic lecture of general surgery discipline taken for third year undergraduate students of first and second term was subjected to a written test during the lecture. Observations: 61 students participated and gave the feedback. Out of 61 participants, 37 were female whereas 24 were male students. More than eighty percent of participants opined that they enjoyed lecture taken by the method. Discussion: Thorough review of literature was done to find out various methods which increase effectiveness of didactic lecture. In the present study, written test was used during didactic lecture. Maximum students opined that the new method increased satisfaction, attention and acquisition of information. Conclusion: Use of test based on specific learning objective during lecture makes it effective and interactive.