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Peer-assisted learning in medical school: tutees' perspective.
Audrey Menezes1, Annette Burgess2, Antonia J Clarke3
1Central Clinical School, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia; Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Medical students highly value peer tutoring for learning and skill development. This program fostered a strong sense of community and improved understanding of medical concepts and clinical skills.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Peer-to-Peer Learning
- Community of Practice Theory
Background:
- Peer tutoring is an effective pedagogical strategy in medical education.
- Senior students can reinforce learning by teaching junior peers.
- A formal peer tutoring program was implemented at Sydney Medical School's Central Clinical School.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate tutees' perceptions of a formal peer tutoring program.
- To understand the benefits and challenges from the tutees' perspective.
- To apply the community of practice theory to analyze the learning experience.
Main Methods:
- Year 1 and 2 medical students were tutored by Year 3 and 4 students.
- Fortnightly, clinically-based tutorials were conducted in small groups (3-4 tutees).
- A questionnaire assessed tutees' experiences, with data analyzed using descriptive statistics.
Main Results:
- High tutee satisfaction (97% enjoyment, 100% desire to participate again).
- Significant perceived benefits in learning (97%), understanding concepts (97%), and clinical skills (91%).
- Strong sense of community (91%) and interest in topics (90%) were reported.
Conclusions:
- Tutees found peer tutoring valuable for learning, revision, and skill acquisition.
- The program successfully fostered a community of practice, enhancing the learning environment.
- Peer tutoring provides a beneficial small-group learning experience for medical students.
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