Abstract
Background: The learning environment in a University is a significant factor in ascertaining the success of the student achievements in any University. The DREEM inventory is an authenticated instrument for determining the environment for the learning of students in a University.
Aim: To compare the insight about the scholastic environment by medical students studying in different academic years in a Medical University and also to analyze the gender-wise and enrolment year-wise differences in their perception s about the learning environment.
Settings and design: It is a cross-sectional descriptive study.
Methods: 199 students volunteered to take part in this research project and these students were given the DREEM questionnaire. Statistical analysis was done.
Results: In our study199 undergraduate students taking medical courses filled the DREEM inventory. The mean age of all participants was 19.98 +/- 1.42 years. The mean scores for student perception about learning (SPL), perception of teachers (SPT), academic self-perception (SASP), perception of the atmosphere (SPA), and social self-perceptions (SSSP) was 24.57, 22.02, 16.9, 21.73, 11.54 respectively.
Conclusions: The student's comprehension regarding their learning environment is affected by many hidden factors. Continuous feedback process can help in the identification of the strengths and limitations of the scholastic environment so that the appropriate corrective steps for improvements can be taken promptly.