An observational study to assess satisfaction with multi-resource peer assisted learning among postgraduate research students | [Rawal Medical Journal • 2021]

Author(s):

1. Muhammad Shahzad: Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Health Profession Education and Research, Khyber Medical University,Peshawar,Pakistan

2. Asif Ali: Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Health Profession Education and Research, Khyber Medical University,Peshawar,Pakistan

3. Inayat Shah: Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Health Profession Education and Research, Khyber Medical University,Peshawar,Pakistan

4. Kinza Ayaz: Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Health Profession Education and Research, Khyber Medical University,Peshawar,Pakistan

5. Brekhna Jamil: Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Health Profession Education and Research, Khyber Medical University,Peshawar,Pakistan

6. Abdul Salam: Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Health Profession Education and Research, Khyber Medical University,Peshawar,Pakistan

Abstract:

Objective: To assess satisfaction with multi resource peer assisted learning (M-PAL) amongst postgraduate medical research students. Methodology: It was a prospective observational study conducted on 15 MPhil Pathology students during academic semester (spring 2019). Course document and multiple learning resources were provided to all the participants one week before the PAL sessions and their satisfaction was assessed on Likert scale using a 26-item questionnaire. The data were collected at the end of each session and analysed using heatmap approach and online Word-it-Out tool. Results: Most participants were highly satisfied with the team work experience and motivation following M-PAL sessions. As a peer tutor, more MPAL enhanced their presentation skills and selfconfidence and they further need to learn teaching skills. Nine (60%) participants considered the sessions had positive impact on their level of understanding and found it an effective teaching strategy in a small group setting. Conclusion: Pathology course taught by peers is an effective learning strategy for postgraduate research students. Overwhelming satisfaction of student with M-PAL warrants integration of the teaching methodology into postgraduate curriculum.

Page(s): 690-694

DOI: DOI not available

Published: Journal: Rawal Medical Journal, Volume: 46, Issue: 3, Year: 2021

Keywords:

Peer Assisted Learning , postgraduate research , tutee , teaching , tutor

References:

References are not available for this document.

Citations

Citations are not available for this document.

Citations

Downloads

Views