Perception of Pediatric Resident Physicians on Self-Directed Learning: A Multi-institutional Survey
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2025-05
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Indian Academy of Pediatrics
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OBJECTIVES To assess the opportuni?es and limita?ons of self-directed learning (SDL) among pediatric postgraduate trainees. METHODS A semi-structured anonymized ques?onnaire was administered to pediatric postgraduate trainees to assess their readiness towards SDL, current prac?ces, opportuni?es and limita?ons of SDL. Closed ended ques?ons were scored using a five-point Likert scale. Thema?c analysis of responses was conducted followed by focus- group discussion to ascertain the barriers and enablers of SDL. RESULTS One hundred ten trainees responded; majority (67.7%) were aged 26–30 years. The median (IQR) scores for different components of SDL were- iden?fying own learning needs 4 (3.5, 4), formula?ng own learning goals 4 (3, 4), iden?fying learning resources 3 (3, 4), choosing and implemen?ng learning strategy 3 (2, 4), evalua?ng learning outcomes 3 (2, 4), and willingness to drive one’s own learning 3.5 (3, 4). The majority (95%) used online resources for knowledge domain; 64.5% (71/110) prac?ced peer-assisted learning. The skill training was chiefly through simula?on and hands-on experience (97%). Lack of ?me was the commonest limita?on reported by 75% students. CONCLUSIONS The SDL prac?ce was not forthcoming among pediatric postgraduates.
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Self-directed learning, Medical education, Learning resources, CBME, Peer-assisted learning
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Ahmad Ayesha, Dhingra Bhavna, Kumar Kunal, Kaushik Jaya Shankar, Dabas Aashima, Mishra Devendra . Perception of Pediatric Resident Physicians on Self-Directed Learning: A Multi-institutional Survey. Indian Pediatrics. 2025 May; 62(5): 361-365