Perception of the Learning Environment at Bangladesh's Government Medical College
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https://doi.org/10.63666/ejsmr.1694-9013.2.I.2025.43Keywords:
Perception, Environment, Learning, Social ScienceAbstract
Objective: The aim of the present study was to assess the Perception of the Learning Environment at Bangladesh's Government Medical College.
Methodology: This cross-sectional descriptive type of observational study was carried out among 166 participants within the defined period from January 2023 to December 2023. The study was carried out among faculties of phase IV of three government Medical Colleges of Mymensingh division. The sampling method of this study was purposive type non-probability sampling. All the data were compiled and sorted properly and the quantitative data was analyzed statistically by using Statistical Package for Social Science named SPSS 25.0 Result: 20% respondents told that educational environment for teaching were completely supportive. 1.8% respondents mention that classroom facilities (39.2%), more manpower (8.8%) and technology support (21.6%) needed to be resolved for better teaching/learning environment. Approximately 34.3% of the participants have actively conducted research. A quarter of the respondents (25.9%) had publications to their credit. The majority of respondents perceived their research environment as either completely (19.4%) or almost (25.5%) supportive. For those who perceived a lack of support, various factors are identified, including less logistic support, insufficient manpower and resources, time constraints, lack of funds, and accommodation issues.
Conclusion: From the findings of present study it is evident that medical institutes of Bangladesh should play a bit more active role for improving learning development.
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