Near-peer Facilitated Learning in a Dental School: A Student Reflection
Journal Title: International Dental Journal of Student Research - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the value of initial student near-peer directed study sessions for a dental school biomedical science core course. Methods: A standardized pre-post questionnaire was administered prior to and immediately after the designated block of study sessions to collect subjective, experiential participant response to near-peer study sessions. Comparison analysis of participants’ final grades in the course selected for coverage in near-peer study sessions was retrospectively performed. Results: 17% of first year dental students voluntarily participated in the near-peer study sessions. Frequency of participation in the study sessions seemed inversely related to student confidence levels and grade achievement in the biomedical science core course.
Authors and Affiliations
Gregory D. Luk, Mary H. Glasheen, Ryan L. Quock
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