Perception of Peer learning, as an innovative learning strategy among first year medical students lacking senior guidance

Autor: Aiman Farogh Anjum, Noman Sadiq, Mahjabeen Safdar, Ahmed Murtaz Khalid, Shoaib Naiyar Hashmi, Misbah Aslam, Ghulam Hussain, Iffat Naiyar Hashmi, Saadia Hamid
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: The Professional Medical Journal. 27:1895-1901
ISSN: 2071-7733
1024-8919
Popis: Objectives: To know the perception of peer-learning among first batch of 1st year medical students in CMH Kharian Medical College. Study Design: Cross-Sectional study. Setting: CMH Kharian Medical College. Period: June 2018 and September 2018. Material & Methods: Questionnaire was distributed among hundred first year medical students on self-reflection and feedback after 15 min power point presentation given by their fellow students based on different pathophysiological scenarios. Results: Out of 100 students, 85 filled out questionnaire form completely. 60% of students were of the opinion that peer-learning facilitated them to perform better in the exam, and can be continued for future batches. 50% of students agreed that this innovative learning modality was conducted in a systematic manner, helped them to improve their understanding of the subject and learning was fostered based on the principles of self-reflection and feedback. Problem solving ability was improved by peer learning format according to 49% of students, while 47% of students reported that this innovative learning strategy provided them with a tool to improve their learning through interaction, while research capabilities of 37% students were improved. Conclusion: Majority of first year medical students lacking senior guidance learned better in a comfortable environment from their peers, and improved understanding of the core subject by realizing the implication of the concept of self-reflection and feedback.
Databáze: OpenAIRE