Online Learning Resources Enhanced Teaching and Learning of Medical Mycology among Medical Students in Gulu University, Uganda
Joint Authors
Bongomin, Felix
Erima, Bernard
Kwizera, Richard
Odongo-Aginya, Emmanuel I.
Source
Education Research International
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-01-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
The burden of serious fungal diseases has significantly increased in the past few decades; however, the number of health-care workers with expertise in the management of fungal diseases remains low, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
This study aimed to evaluate the use of freely available online teaching material to enhance teaching and learning of medical mycology among medical students in Gulu University Medical School, Uganda.
Methods.
We conducted a cross-sectional study among second year medical students undertaking Medical Mycology course on antifungal agents in the department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology in the academic year 2017-2018.
The materials were synthesized and peer-reviewed by experts in fungal diseases and were made freely available on the Leading International Fungal Education website (http://www.LIFE-Worldwide.org).
A local faculty in the department delivered the lectures, and pre- and posttest scores were evaluated statistically.
Results.
Sixty medical students participated in the study of which 78% were male.
The average score was 41% for the pretest and 52% for the posttest (p<0.0001).
There was no significant difference in the scores of males and females.
Majority of the students gave an above-average rating for the course material; however, 54% preferred prerecorded videos.
Conclusion.
Using freely available online materials on medical mycology can enhance teaching and learning of medical mycology.
Because of this, there is need to incorporate up-to-date information about the subject into the curriculums of medical schools especially in LMICs.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bongomin, Felix& Erima, Bernard& Kwizera, Richard& Odongo-Aginya, Emmanuel I.. 2020. Online Learning Resources Enhanced Teaching and Learning of Medical Mycology among Medical Students in Gulu University, Uganda. Education Research International،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1158949
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bongomin, Felix…[et al.]. Online Learning Resources Enhanced Teaching and Learning of Medical Mycology among Medical Students in Gulu University, Uganda. Education Research International No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1158949
American Medical Association (AMA)
Bongomin, Felix& Erima, Bernard& Kwizera, Richard& Odongo-Aginya, Emmanuel I.. Online Learning Resources Enhanced Teaching and Learning of Medical Mycology among Medical Students in Gulu University, Uganda. Education Research International. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1158949
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1158949