Improving Students Academic Through an Interactive Workshops: Case and Solution

Abstract

Last month, the coordinator of the undergraduate medical program held a monitoring meeting to review students’ academics from the previous semester to identify areas for improvement. The meeting found 30 students who had a GPA of less than 3.00 in their second semester. This led to a commitment from the coordinator and faculty members to help these students find solutions to their academic challenges. The solution developed was to organize a series of offline workshop held every week before the end of the semester. The workshops would be hands-on and interactive, with each student accompanied by a mentor to provide guidance and supervision during each session. The aims is to provide students with feedback from their mentors, such as progress, participation, and learning challenges, and mentors report to the program coordinator every two weeks to ensure that each student in receiving the best possible support. By implementing interactive workshops and monitoring progress, educators can create a rich learning environment that not only improves academic outcomes but also develops important life skills.