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Undergraduates favored the operator-assistant pairs system for collaborative learning and mutual support. However, many students were unaware of the system's specific educational objectives.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Collaborative Learning Strategies

Background:

  • The operator-assistant pairs system is an educational approach for undergraduates.
  • Understanding student perceptions of this system is crucial for optimizing its implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To gather undergraduate opinions on the operator-assistant pairs system.
  • To evaluate the perceived benefits and drawbacks of paired working in an academic setting.

Main Methods:

  • A five-year anonymous questionnaire-based evaluation was conducted.
  • Third-, fourth-, and fifth-year undergraduate students participated in the study.

Main Results:

  • The majority of students reported positive experiences, highlighting mutual support and collaborative learning.

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  • A significant percentage of students across all year groups (67% of third-years, 79% of fourth-years, 54% of fifth-years) did not understand the rationale behind the paired system.

    • Conclusions:

    • The operator-assistant pairs system is generally viewed as advantageous compared to traditional teacher-led instruction.
    • The system fosters enhanced efficiency, mutual support, and collaborative learning among students, though clearer communication regarding its purpose is needed.