THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ONLINE TUTORIAL DISCUSSIONS: PERCEPTIONS FROM MEDICAL STUDENTS

Nyimas Natasha Ayu Safira; Tia Wida Ekaputri Hz; Nindya Aryanti; Anggelia  Puspasari; Citra Maharani; Rina Nofri Enis; Susan Tarawifa; Rita Halim; Mutiara Irlianissa

doi:10.22437/jmj.v12i1.32571

Authors

Nyimas Natasha Ayu Safira universitas jambi
Tia Wida Ekaputri Hz Departement of Medical Biology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitas Jambi
Nindya Aryanti Departement of Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitas Jambi
Anggelia Puspasari Departement of Medical Biology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitas Jambi
Citra Maharani Departement of Medical Biology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitas Jambi
Rina Nofri Enis Departement of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitas Jambi
Susan Tarawifa Departement of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitas Jambi
Rita Halim Departement of Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitas Jambi
Mutiara Irlianissa Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitas Jambi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22437/jmj.v12i1.32571

Abstract

Background: Tutorial discussions are a form of implementing Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in medical education. Students' cognitive, motivational, and demotivating aspects determine the effectiveness of tutorial discussions. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed learning methods to online learning, and the implementation of online tutorial discussions can affect the effectiveness of discussions.

Objective: This study aims to determine the effectiveness of online PBL tutorials at Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan Universitas Jambi (FKIK UNJA)

Method: This is an observational study with a cross-sectional design, 260 students became respondents. Data was collected using a modified Tutorial Group Effectiveness Instrument (TGEI)

Results: As many as 51.5% of students rated the implementation of online tutorial discussions as quite effective. Based on cognitive and motivational aspects, > 60% of students rated tutorial discussions as effective, while from demotivation aspects, 85% of students rated discussions as quite effective.

Conclusion: The implementation of online tutorial discussions at FKIK UNJA was quite effective. In online tutorial discussions, positive elaborations are still formed among students. Students agree that the success of tutorial discussions is students' responsibility, and irresponsible group members when doing group assignments can reduce the effectiveness of discussions.