Abstract
Medical students’ opinions of Peer Assisted Learning using a One Minute Tutorial format within an Obstetrics and Gynaecology rotation
Highlights
IntroductionPeer-assisted learning (PAL) is defined as "the development of knowledge and skill through active help and support among status equals or matched companions" (Topping, 1996)
Peer-assisted learning (PAL) is defined as "the development of knowledge and skill through active help and support among status equals or matched companions" (Topping, 1996). It involves teaching from peers who are not professional teachers, who themselves benefit from the process of teaching. It is based on social constructivism and cognitive congruence: by eliminating the relative knowledge gap between traditional teachers and students, it is suggested that peer teachers can enhance the communication of concepts more effectively to their peers than more senior instructors (Lockspeiser, 2006; Graziano, 2011; Loda et al, 2019)
Several studies have found that PAL provides a relaxed approach to medical education, promoting a perceived "safe" learning environment (Jauregui, 2018), the benefit to which is seen in an increased enjoyment of the learning process (Harvey et al, 2020)
Summary
Peer-assisted learning (PAL) is defined as "the development of knowledge and skill through active help and support among status equals or matched companions" (Topping, 1996). It involves teaching from peers who are not professional teachers, who themselves benefit from the process of teaching. It is based on social constructivism and cognitive congruence: by eliminating the relative knowledge gap between traditional teachers and students, it is suggested that peer teachers can enhance the communication of concepts more effectively to their peers than more senior instructors (Lockspeiser, 2006; Graziano, 2011; Loda et al, 2019). Its use as a learning tool in medical education has been demonstrated in a variety of educational formats, including emergency medicine stimulations, anatomy laboratory sessions, objective structured clinical examination and specific skills, such as electrocardiogram interpretation (Friel, 2018)
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