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RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 497-500


Effectiveness of virtual small group discussion: A qualitative study of dental student’s perception

Khaloud Tariq, Waheed Azfar, Zakia Saleem, Fadia Asghar, Shazia Ibnerasa.

Abstract
Objective: To identify the effectiveness of small group discussion (SGD) in dental students and to assess its acceptance using their perception of the virtual environment.
Methodology: The study was conducted using a qualitative, phenomenological in-depth focus group methodology using open ended, semi structured questions. Study sample consisted of 8-10 dental students from second, third and final year class. We used audiotapes of FGD, which were transcribed and data from transcriptions was thematically analyzed.
Results: Participants had a clear concept of SGD. Most participants preferred in campus SGD’s over online SGD’s as they were novice to this new system. Many social and environmental factors were deemed to be responsible for its less efficiency. They found online SGD’s just to be a temporary alternate for in campus SGD’s.
Conclusion: Most participants agreed that of online SGD was less effective learning methodology as compared to in-campus. However, virtual SGD could be accepted with the elimination of barriers.

Key words: Small group discussion, virtual, dental students.


 
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Tariq K, Azfar W, Saleem Z, Asghar F, Ibnerasa S. Effectiveness of virtual small group discussion: A qualitative study of dental student’s perception. RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 497-500.

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Tariq K, Azfar W, Saleem Z, Asghar F, Ibnerasa S. Effectiveness of virtual small group discussion: A qualitative study of dental student’s perception. https://www.rmj.org.pk/?mno=54394 [Access: August 16, 2023].

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Tariq K, Azfar W, Saleem Z, Asghar F, Ibnerasa S. Effectiveness of virtual small group discussion: A qualitative study of dental student’s perception. RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 497-500.


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Tariq K, Azfar W, Saleem Z, Asghar F, Ibnerasa S. Effectiveness of virtual small group discussion: A qualitative study of dental student’s perception. RMJ. (2023), [cited August 16, 2023]; 48(2): 497-500.


Harvard Style

Tariq, K., Azfar, . W., Saleem, . Z., Asghar, . F. & Ibnerasa, . S. (2023) Effectiveness of virtual small group discussion: A qualitative study of dental student’s perception. RMJ, 48 (2), 497-500.


Turabian Style

Tariq, Khaloud, Waheed Azfar, Zakia Saleem, Fadia Asghar, and Shazia Ibnerasa. 2023. Effectiveness of virtual small group discussion: A qualitative study of dental student’s perception. Rawal Medical Journal, 48 (2), 497-500.


Chicago Style

Tariq, Khaloud, Waheed Azfar, Zakia Saleem, Fadia Asghar, and Shazia Ibnerasa. "Effectiveness of virtual small group discussion: A qualitative study of dental student’s perception." Rawal Medical Journal 48 (2023), 497-500.


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Tariq, Khaloud, Waheed Azfar, Zakia Saleem, Fadia Asghar, and Shazia Ibnerasa. "Effectiveness of virtual small group discussion: A qualitative study of dental student’s perception." Rawal Medical Journal 48.2 (2023), 497-500. Print.


APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Tariq, K., Azfar, . W., Saleem, . Z., Asghar, . F. & Ibnerasa, . S. (2023) Effectiveness of virtual small group discussion: A qualitative study of dental student’s perception. Rawal Medical Journal, 48 (2), 497-500.


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