Gupta, PriyankaChandra, Jagdish2025-05-092025-05-092024-08Gupta Priyanka, Chandra Jagdish . Learning Agreements for Teaching Communication Skills to Postgraduate Students in Pediatrics. Indian Pediatrics. 2024 Aug; 61(8): 761-7650974-75590019-6061https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/245712This study evaluated learning agreements (LA) as a teaching-learning tool when administered to eleven postgraduate students in Pediatrics, with each learner moving at an individual pace. After LA, the median (IQR) Gap-Kalamazoo Communication Skills Assessment Score (GKCSAC) of students increased from 14 (11, 14) to 27 (27, 33); P = 0.003. The scores on all the nine distinct components of the GKCSAC exhibited a statistically significant increase (P < 0.01). Additionally, all students perceived themselves as more competent and confident in their communication skills.Communication skillsGoals contractLearning contractPostgraduate medical educationSelf-directed learningJournal ArticleIndiaDepartment of Pediatrics, ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Faridabad, Haryana, IndiaDepartment of Pediatrics, ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Faridabad, Haryana, India