NAVIGATING THE TRANSITION TO MODULAR CURRICULA CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR FACULTY: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
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Modular curricula, faculty experiences, curriculum transition, challenges, opportunities
Abstract
Introduction: This study investigates faculty experiences during the transition to modular curricula at Gandhara University, Peshawar, emphasizing challenges and opportunities encountered in this process.
Objective: The objective is to examine faculty familiarity with modular curricula, participation in curriculum development, perceived training adequacy, and their perceptions of challenges and opportunities.
Methodology: Eighty faculty members participated in a three-month cross-sectional study that collected information on their demographics, familiarity with modular curricula, involvement in development, training adequacy, and perceived opportunities and challenges. Relationships between variables were investigated using statistical methods such as chi-square and ANOVA tests.
Results: The results show that while academics recognize the potential advantages of modular curriculum, such improved interdisciplinary teaching and alignment with business objectives, they also encounter major obstacles, such curriculum revision and technology uptake. Remarkably, one-quarter of the participants thought the instruction was insufficient. Engagement of faculty members in curriculum creation was favorably connected with familiarity with modular curricula. Sufficient training made a big difference in how difficult the change was seen to be.
Conclusion: Modular curriculum implementation done well needs faculty participation, sufficient training, and continuous support. The paper emphasizes the importance of focused training courses and further investigation to evaluate the long-term effects of modular curricula on learning outcomes.
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Dr Aalia Zaib
Lecturer, Department of Medical Education, Gandhara University, Peshawar Pakistan
Dr Usama Aurangzeb
Lecturer, Department of Medical Education, Gandhara University, Peshawar Pakistan
Dr Parkha Afridi
Senior Lecturer, Department of Medical Education, Rehman College of Dentistry, Peshawar Pakistan
Dr Urosa Khan
Lecturer, Medical Education Department, Muhammad College of Medicine, Peshawar Pakistan
Dr Farrukh Ali
House Officer, Sardar Begum Dental College, Gandhara University, Peshawar Pakistan
Dr Mubassir Khan
House Officer, Sardar Begum Dental College, Gandhara University, Peshawar Pakistan