The Educational Needs of a Sample of Faculty Members at the College Of Medicine in King Saud University

Abstract

This study is an attempt to identify the educational needs of the faculty members in the Faculty of Medicine at King Saud University, This study was carried out using the descriptive approach, and the tool of the study was the survey, which was applied to a sample which consists of )81( members in the Faculty of Medicine at King Saud University. The study concluded that the most important educational needs of the faculty members in the Faculties of Medicine are as follows: Planning Skills: Preparing a detailed plan to teach the curriculum, identifying the initial skills needed by students to understand the lessons. Teaching Environment Management Skills: Preparing the teaching environment for the activities of teaching and learning, maintaining the focus and attention of students. Lesson Presentation Skills: Respecting the diversity and differences in students' thinking, considering logical sequence in presenting ideas. Skills of Communication and Dealing with Students: dealing with students with impartiality and objectivity, listening to students and accepting their ideas. Assessment Skills: Preparing objective tests in line with the curriculum objectives, using the evaluation results to modify weaknesses and enhance strengths.