Table 5 Learning, research and assessment of learning
Characteristic | Number (Percentage) |
|---|---|
Strategies to promote understanding and learning | |
Structured group discussions | 20 (90.9) |
Peer feedback | 16 (72.7) |
Mentorship | 15 (68.2) |
Self-directed learning | 21 (95.5) |
Peer assessment | 13 (59.1) |
Portfolios | 7 (31.8) |
Community projects including community diagnosis | 15 (68.2) |
Research during community-based training | |
There is a research component | 10 (45.5) |
There is operations research | 5 (22.7) |
Site tutors are involved (participate) | 7 (31.8) |
There is community diagnoses | 9 (40.9) |
Research is evaluated and marks are awarded | 9 (40.9) |
Research done as a follow up on community diagnosis | 7 (31.8) |
CBE sites/community receive feedback on findings | 6 (27.2) |
Trainees has prior knowledge: in research methodology | 16 (72.7) |
in data analysis | 17 (77.3) |
in report writing | 18 (81.8) |
Trainees have facilities for literature review: | |
print media | 13 (59.1) |
electronic resources | 7 (31.8) |
Assessment methods used | |
Observed activities, assessment with feedback | 21 (95.5) |
Log books | 10 (45.5) |
Oral reports (debriefing) | 19 (86.4) |
Peer assessment | 17 (77.3) |
Written reports | 21 (95.5) |
Progressive examinations at the institutions | 17 (77.3) |
A summative examination at the institutions | 20 (90.9) |
Presentation to a panel of examiners | 6 (27.2) |