The relationship between course management and examination attrition rates among undergraduate medical students at the university of Zambia.

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dc.contributor.authorDaka, Harrison
dc.contributor.authorBanda, Sekelani S
dc.contributor.authorNamafe, Charles M
dc.date.accessioned2023-11-27T14:47:35Z
dc.date.available2023-11-27T14:47:35Z
dc.date.issued2020-08-20
dc.descriptionThe findings point to the urgent need to revise or review the course content of several programmes to align it with the time allocated. Furthermore, the Department of Medical Education and Development should consider organising specific pedagogical training programmes for existing and newly-employed academic staff.en
dc.description.abstractThis study investigated the relationship between course management and examination attrition rates among undergraduate medical students at the University of Zambia’s School of Medicine between 2008 and 2016. An explanatory sequential research design was used for data collection and data were gathered using a survey instrument, focus group discussions and interviews with key informants. The quantitative data from the first set were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics while the qualita tive data from the second set were analysed using the constant comparative method. The findings indicate that there was a significant statistical differ ence in the course workloads in all programmes (p = 0.000, F = 4, 596, d f = 8.53). The course loads were heavy, with little time allocated to them. Course concepts were not taught in depth, resulting in student perceptions that the courses were difficult. The findings point to the urgent need to revise or review the course content of several programmes to align it with the time allocated. Furthermore, the Department of Medical Education and Development should consider organising specific pedagogical training programmes for existing and newly-employed academic staff.en
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dc.identifier.citationDaka, H., Banda, S. S., & Namafe, C. M. (2020). The Relationship Between Course Management And Examination Attrition Rates Among Undergraduate Medical Students at the University Of Zambia. International Journal of African Higher Education, 7(1), 97 – 112.en
dc.identifier.issn2313 - 5069
dc.identifier.urihttp://localhost:4000/handle/123456789/8179
dc.language.isoenen
dc.publisherInternational Journal of African Higher Educationen
dc.subjectQuality education, Examination attrition rates, Course managementen
dc.titleThe relationship between course management and examination attrition rates among undergraduate medical students at the university of Zambia.
dc.typeArticleen
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