Peer review. A strategy to enhance cooperative student learning

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Healthcare Professional Development

Background:

• Peer review is crucial for self-regulation in nursing.
• Enhancing student proficiency in peer review is essential for practice.
• Australian nursing programs seek innovative assessment strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To design and implement a peer review learning activity for nursing students.
• To foster familiarity and proficiency in peer review among students.
• To discuss the implementation experience of this novel educational approach.

Main Methods:

• Development of a specific learning activity focused on peer review.
• Implementation within an Australian nursing educational program.
• Qualitative discussion of the implementation process and student experience.

Main Results:

• Students gained familiarity with peer review processes.
• Proficiency in conducting peer reviews was enhanced.
• The learning activity served as an effective assessment strategy.

Conclusions:

• The implemented learning activity successfully promoted peer review skills in nursing students.
• This innovative strategy contributes to self-regulation in nursing practice.
• The experience provides valuable insights for nursing education.