Multi-resource peer assisted learning in postgraduate setting: a pilot study

Ali, A. and Evans, P. (2013) Multi-resource peer assisted learning in postgraduate setting: a pilot study. Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan, 23(4), pp. 251-256.

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the satisfaction of participants and the effectiveness of an enhanced and relatively formal type of peer assisted learning (PAL) in postgraduate (PG) setting. STUDY DESIGN: An observational study. PLACE AND DURATION OF STUDY: Layton Rehmat Ullah Benevolent Trust, Eye Hospital, Sargodha between 2008 and 2009. METHODOLOGY: Participants were 6 medical officers and 2 consultants. Resources and sessions were defined and the curriculum agreed through consensus between all peers. Thirty clinically relevant topics on diseases, techniques and practicals were selected for PAL sessions. A 26-item questionnaire was used to evaluate PAL on Likert-scale. It also included a free text question about one strength and one weakness of PAL. The participants consented to all aspects of multi-resource PAL and they completed a questionnaire, from which data was gathered and analysed to reveal the impact of course. RESULTS: As a peer group they were satisfied with the teamwork experience. Seven out of eight peers reported to have increased their motivation level. In addition, as a peer tutor all peers accepted that the course equipped them with teaching skills and that teaching skills should be learnt. Similarly, as a peer tutee, they believe that peer assistance in a multiresource format had a positive impact on their learning and their difficult issues were unravelled. Finally, facilitated small group teaching, discussion and summing-up helped the peers to comprehend a given clinical topic. CONCLUSION: A pilot multi-resource PAL was evaluated and the participants appraised the course favourably and recommended it to their colleagues. The interest and zeal shown by the participants suggests that further investigation through a larger, prospective study is warranted.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Ali, Dr Asif and Evans, Mr Phillip
Authors: Ali, A., and Evans, P.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Cancer Sciences
College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing
Journal Name:Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan
Publisher:College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan
ISSN:1022-386X
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2013 College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan
First Published:First published in Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan 23(4):251-256
Publisher Policy:Reproduced with the permission of the publisher

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