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Learning through teaching: a peer teaching innovation in midwifery education
The Practising Midwife
|February 8, 2019
Summary
Peer led teaching (PLT) benefits both student midwives and educators. This study found significant advantages for both second- and third-year students participating in PLT for objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) preparation.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Nursing Education
- Midwifery Education
Background:
- Peer led teaching (PLT) is a pedagogical approach where students teach their peers.
- While peer support is common in higher education, its integration into pre-registration midwifery education is under-documented.
- This study addresses the gap by exploring PLT in midwifery training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the experiences of student midwives participating in a peer teaching initiative.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of PLT in preparing students for objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs).
- To assess the benefits of PLT for both peer teachers and learners in midwifery.
Main Methods:
- A peer teaching initiative was implemented for second- and third-year student midwives.
- Third-year students served as peer teachers for second-year students.
- The focus was on practical skills for managing maternity emergencies in preparation for OSCEs.
Main Results:
- The evaluation indicated substantial benefits of PLT for both second- and third-year student midwives.
- Third-year students gained valuable teaching and leadership experience.
- Second-year students demonstrated improved practical skills and confidence for OSCEs.
Conclusions:
- Peer led teaching is a valuable and beneficial method in pre-registration midwifery education.
- PLT enhances learning outcomes and skill acquisition for objective structured clinical examinations.
- Further integration of PLT into midwifery curricula is recommended.
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