Viva Voce: Has It Outlived Its Utility?
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Abstract:Introduction: Undergraduate teaching and assessment is under the scanner for a makeover. There is a need to change. Medical schools all over the world are advocating the need to move from the traditional methods to newer instruments of learning. But is the new better than the old? Materials & methods: We compared the performance of the students in viva voce and spotter examination using paired t test. We also correlated the marks obtained in written structured theory and practical examination with their viva voce and spotter examinations using regression test. Results: Our results show a better and significant correlation between the viva voce and theory and practical examination. Conclusion: Efforts must be made to make viva voce a better tool of assessment. KEYWORDS: Assessment, Orals, Viva -voce
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Surbhi Wadhwa, Veena Bharihoke
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