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Title: Understanding the Experience of Being Taught by Peers: The Value of Social and Cognitive Congruence
Language: English
Authors: Lockspeiser, Tai M., O'Sullivan, Patricia, Teherani, Arianne
Source: Advances in Health Sciences Education. Aug 2008 13(3):361-372.
Availability: Springer. 233 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-348-4505; e-mail: service-ny@springer.com; Web site: http://www.springerlink.com
Peer Reviewed: Y
Physical Description: PDF
Page Count: 12
Publication Date: 2008
Intended Audience: Students
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Medical Students, Student Attitudes, Medical Schools, Focus Groups, Factor Analysis, Student Experience, Peer Teaching, Medical Education, Student Surveys, Program Effectiveness, Correlation
DOI: 10.1007/s10459-006-9049-8
ISSN: 1382-4996
Abstract: Background: Medical schools use supplemental peer-teaching programs even though there is little research on students' actual experiences with this form of instruction. Purpose: To understand the student experience of being taught by peers instead of by faculty. Methods: We conducted focus groups with first- and second-year medical students participating in a supplemental peer-teaching program at one institution. From the learner focus group themes, we developed a questionnaire and surveyed all first-year students. Results: Focus groups revealed four learner themes: learning from near-peers, exposure to second-year students, need for review and synthesis, teaching modalities and for the peer-teachers, the theme of benefits for the teacher. Factor analysis of the survey responses resulted in three factors: second-year students as teachers, the benefit of peer-teachers instead of faculty, and the peer-teaching process. Scores on these factors correlated with attendance in the peer-teaching program (P less than 0.05). Conclusions: Students valued learning from near-peers because of their recent experience with the materials and their ability to understand the students' struggles in medical school. Students with the highest participation in the program valued the unique aspects of this kind of teaching most. Areas for improvement for this program were identified.
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Entry Date: 2008
Accession Number: EJ808692
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