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Vinay Arasappa Vishwanath1, Sindhu Raghuramaiah2, Kavita Rasalkar3
1Department of Physiology, Manipal Tata Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 576104, India.
BMC Medical Education
|January 21, 2025
Summary
Peer learning modules significantly enhance medical student engagement and learning outcomes compared to traditional teacher-led tutorials. This active learning approach fosters better understanding and skill development, proving superior for medical education.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Learning Sciences
Background:
- Enhancing student involvement is crucial in medical education.
- Comparing peer learning modules with teacher-led tutorials.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of peer learning versus conventional tutorials on medical student learning outcomes.
- To assess the overall learning experience in different educational approaches.
Main Methods:
- 150 first-year medical students were divided into two groups.
- One group participated in peer learning modules; the other in conventional tutorials.
- Pretests, post-tests, and session feedback were collected.
Main Results:
- Both methods improved learning from pretest to post-test.
- Peer learning showed significantly greater progress (p<0.05) than tutorials.
- Students reported higher engagement and better experience with peer learning, despite time constraints.
Conclusions:
- Peer learning modules are superior to conventional tutorials for medical students.
- Peer learning promotes active involvement, enhanced learning, and skill development.
- This method aids students in collaborative learning and gaining insight.
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