Preference on student-professor interaction among freshman medical students in an online setting education / D. Daniega, D. Falcon, G. Gamayo, K. Ignacio, O. Lim, P. Miranda, N. Navarro, M. Oamil, J. Pentiņo, A. Puntil and R. Ramos. - Fairview, Quezon City: Department of Community and Family Medicine, FEU-NRMF, 2023. - tables; 28 cm.

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Abstract: Research has shown evidence that a constructive bond between professors and students has a significant impact on academic achievements. Both the professor and student recognize the significance of interaction between them; however, each may interpret the interpretation of interactions carries particular importance in this matter. To date, there has been no attempt to expound freshman medical students' preferences of professor-student interaction during lecture specifically in the context of online education setting. This study aims to determine the preference of freshmen of medical students on student-professor interaction in an online setting. An analytical cross-sectional study design utilizing a survey method data gathered using a self-made questionnaire that had undergone professional validation and a pilot study. Eligible students were asked to answer the survey questionnaire provided via google forms that was sent to their email. The data collected were demographics and preferences on 1)Intonation 2)Language 3)Fluency 4)Grammar and 5)Pronunciation. Among 57 participants, result shows 40.3% preferred a high, rising and falling intonation from their professor, 47% preferred that their professors were mostly fluent in speaking, 45% preferred that their professor are mostly grammatically correct while 77.2% preferred that their professor uses a mixture of Tagalog in English language, and 75.4% prefers no individual faulty sound in pronunciation. Lastly, Chi-Square test shows sex was found to be significant factor, with females as having a preference for pronunciation without faulty individual sounds when interacting with their professors (P=0.01). According to the study, students prefer high, rising and falling intonation, mostly fluent speaking skills, mostly grammatically correct, a mixture of Tagalog and English as a language, and has no faulty sounds in their pronunciation during interaction among student-professor in an online setting.

Thesis - Department of Community & Family Medicine

M CFM 2023 0017