Abstract
This article investigated whether a centralised PASS system, run in partnership between academic leads (ALs) and Learning Developers (LDs), might be supported by staff and students currently involved in PASS (N=10) within a Higher Education Institution (HEI). The study interviewed staff from the humanities, physical science, medical science and the arts. Findings revealed that all participants were in favour of some form of centralisation. Centralised training of PASS mentors, advertising and quality control received the strongest support. Based on these findings, the article argues that if LDs work closely with ALs, centralisation is a viable solution to common challenges to PASS such as low attendance, misconceptions about PASS, administrative costs and scheme maintenance.
Highlights
Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS), commonly found in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), aim to support learning and integration within a specific programme of study by providing a space for active discussion and cooperative learning between students (Capstick, 2004)
This article argues that the unique position of the learning developer within HEIs presents an opportunity for greater exposure of the wider student body to the benefits of PASS
Attendance was variable in the humanities (1) and physical sciences (3) who held their PASS on an informal and drop-in basis
Summary
Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS), commonly found in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), aim to support learning and integration within a specific programme of study by providing a space for active discussion and cooperative learning between students (Capstick, 2004). PASS often focus on discussion or activities around academic course work. While PASS is most often located and managed within specific subjects, this article will outline the benefits of centrally managed PASS schemes in higher education. The benefit of a PASS scheme that is codeveloped by learning developers and faculty academics is the inclusion of expert knowledge from learning developers in training PASS mentors to facilitate sessions.
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