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1Operative Dentistry and Endodontology, University of Manchester Dental School.
Objective:
To seek the opinions of undergraduates using the operator-assistant pairs system.
Design:
A five-year evaluation of third-, fourth- and fifth-year students using a short, anonymous questionnaire
Outcome Measures:
This study set out to evaluate, but does not attempt to formally assess, the system.
Result:
Most students enjoyed working in pairs, citing mutual support and collaborative learning as being the main advantages. However, 67% of responding third- year students, 79% of fourth-year students and 54% of fifth-year students indicated that they did not know why paired working had been introduced.
Conclusions:
The majority of students found the pairs system advantageous over teacher-led situations. It encouraged greater efficiency, mutual support and help and collaborative learning.
