Radiography students' perceptions of Peer assisted learning

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Collaborative Learning
• Radiography Education

Background:

• Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) is a collaborative learning strategy supporting formal education.
• PAL leverages social constructivist theories, offering benefits like improved peer discussion and student perception.
• Its effectiveness in radiography education requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To measure student perceptions of Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) within a radiography education context.
• To assess the acceptability and impact of PAL on the learning experience and exam preparation of radiography students.

Main Methods:

• A Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) program was implemented for second-year radiography students.
• A 13-question Likert scale questionnaire was administered to assess student perceptions.
• Data were analyzed using SPSS, including descriptive statistics and factorial analysis.

Main Results:

• 92.8% of students responded to the questionnaire, with agreement ranging from 79.9% to 92.3%.
• Factor analysis identified two key factors influencing student acceptance of PAL.
• PAL was found to enrich the learning experience and aid in exam preparation.

Conclusions:

• Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) demonstrates high acceptability among radiography students.
• PAL positively influences student learning experiences and exam readiness in this academic context.