Factors Affecting Student Learning Outcome in Medical Colleges

Abstract

Learning outcomes in medical colleges are an effective part of the evaluation for the educational process and can be described as an important procedure, mainly given priorities in professions that require a high level of competence. The primary objective of this study to identify the key factors affecting students’ learning outcomes and analyze the relationship between these factors and students’ learning outcomes based on Bloom’s Taxonomy. A quantitative research study was employed by utilizing structured questionnaire.  The analysis was carried out through Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) for descriptive analysis, and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used to study the hypothesized relationship between variables. Findings revealed that all proposed variables displayed a positive impact on learning outcomes, except teaching methods and assessment practice. Course design, Social and Family Influence, and Institutional facilities strongly affect Learning Outcomes at a 5% level of significance. The impact of Teaching Methods and Assessment practices proves to be negative but significant upon Learning Outcomes. Furthermore, on the basis of practical recommendations for improving learning outcomes in medical colleges, need to enhance teaching strategies, simulation-based learning, and interactive case discussions. Also, there is a need for improving the presence of formative assessments in the form of peer assessments and clinical exams to augment clinical judgment, problem-solving ability, and also the levels of knowledge recall.