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A mixed method, multiperspective evaluation of a near peer teaching programme.
Sinéad Lydon1, Paul O'Connor1, Orla Mongan2
1School of Medicine, National University of Ireland Galway, County Galway, Ireland.
Postgraduate Medical Journal
|February 26, 2017
Summary
Peer teaching programs offer significant benefits for medical students and interns, enhancing learning and teaching skills. This study highlights the positive perceptions across all participant groups, underscoring the value of peer education in medical training.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Peer Teaching
- Health Professions Education
Background:
- Peer teaching (PT) is increasingly utilized in medical education.
- Research has primarily focused on student perceptions, with less attention paid to peer tutors and senior faculty.
- A comprehensive evaluation of an intern-delivered PT program for final-year medical students was conducted.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a peer teaching program from multiple perspectives: students, interns (peer tutors), and senior medical faculty.
- To identify perceived benefits and challenges of the peer teaching program.
Main Methods:
- Mixed methods design utilizing interviews and questionnaires.
- Data collected from final-year medical students (n=130), interns (n=49), and senior doctors/faculty (n=29).
Main Results:
- All groups reported significant benefits from the peer teaching program.
- Senior doctors and faculty showed more positive attitudes (mean rating 9.1/10) compared to students (8.2/10) and interns (8.2/10).
- Key benefits included improved exam preparedness for students and enhanced knowledge and teaching skills for interns. Organizational challenges were noted.
Conclusions:
- Peer teaching offers substantial value beyond addressing student number increases.
- Future research should include economic evaluations and objective data on teaching quality and learning outcomes.
- Peer teaching programs are a valuable component of medical education, benefiting all stakeholders.
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