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<p>Challenges faced with current teaching methods.</p>
Solomon Daniel Halilu (25099135)
Afisulahi Abiodun Maiyegun (22339586)
Godiya Ishaya Dare (24521860)
Ganaka Kubi Musa (25099138)
Yakubu Bababa Shirama (22345564)
Hassana Dauda Gololo (25099141)
Appolos Kanda Gizaki (25099144)
Medicine
Biotechnology
Science Policy
Infectious Diseases
thematic content analysis
pbl ), team
nigeria &# 8211
improved digital infrastructure
could also mentor
adequate clinical exposure
small group activities
preferred teaching methods
good teaching skills
improve learning retention
students demanded practical
clinically relevant learning
171 medical students
clinically relevant
teaching curriculum
retention techniques
practical demonstrations
positive teaching
clinical practice
medical students
medical consultants
based learning
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study investigated
structured questionnaire
square test
sectional survey
routinely taught
quantitative data
qualitative data
mentoring skills
inferential statistics
including lectures
inadequate preparation
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<p>Introduction</p><p>This study investigated the perceptions and preferences of medical students at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) regarding various teaching methods, including lectures, problem-based learning (PBL), team-based learning (TBL), practical demonstrations, and digital learning tools.</p>
<p>Methods</p><p>A cross-sectional survey of 171 medical students was conducted, using a semi-structured questionnaire. Students were selected using stratified random sampling techniques. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequencies, percentages) and inferential statistics (Chi-square test) and qualitative data were analysed using thematic content analysis. The thematic content analysis was based on 171 responses.</p>
<p>Results</p><p>Practical demonstrations (32.2%) and small group activities (24.0%) were the preferred teaching methods. Key challenges identified include difficulty retaining information (48.0%) and inadequate preparation for clinical practice (15.8%). The students demanded practical, clinically relevant learning, and lecturers who are well-grounded in their subjects and had good teaching skills. Specifically, they preferred lecturers who are medical consultants and could also mentor them.</p>
<p>Conclusion</p><p>The teaching curriculum in the school should incorporate more clinically relevant, practical demonstrations with adequate clinical exposure, more group-based learning, and improved digital infrastructure. Retention techniques should be routinely taught to improve learning retention. Finally, more doctors should be employed for training and mentoring the students. Lecturers should be trained in positive teaching and mentoring skills and to avoid student intimidation.</p></div>
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10.1371/journal.pone.0358966.t006
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