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Peer Assisted Learning(PAL). Microlearning Sessions by Nursing Education Network. Key Learning Outcomes. Introduce and provide an overview of Peer Assisted Learning (PAL): Explain education theory of PAL Benefits and limitations of PAL Provide some key readings.
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Peer Assisted Learning(PAL) Microlearning Sessions by Nursing Education Network
Key Learning Outcomes Introduce and provide an overview of Peer Assisted Learning (PAL): • Explain education theory of PAL • Benefits and limitations of PAL • Provide some key readings
Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Key Reference: Nursing Education Network. (2019). Peer Assisted Learning (PAL). • “People from similar social groupings who are not professional teachers helping each other to learn and learning themselves by teaching” (Topping, 1996). • “A two-way, reciprocal learning activity” (Boud, 2001). • “To teach is to learn twice” by Joseph Joubert. • Social learning theory of Wenger & Bandura
Benefits of PAL Learner (Tutee) Teacher (Tutor) Revision and reinforcing learnt knowledge Improved teaching skills Improved feedback skills Improved communication skills Increased knowledge Increased confidence and responsibility • Increased knowledge • Increased psychomotor skills • Increased self-confidence • Improved communication skills • Emotional support • Learn the 'hidden curriculum' • Able to admit areas of development in a flattened hierarchy
PAL Limitations Key Reference: McKenna, L., & French, J. (2011). A step ahead: Teaching undergraduate students to be peer teachers. Nurse Education in Practice, 11(2), 141-145. [abstract] • Some studies found PAL programs provided no benefit or effect, or the benefit of improved learning occurred for the tutor rather than the learner (the power of reinforcement). • The evidence of PAL in healthcare is predominantly from the student setting so questions remain on introducing PAL in the clinical environment.
References • Olaussen, A., Reddy, P., Irvine, S., & Williams, B. (2016). Peer-assisted learning: time for nomenclature clarification. Medical education online, 21(1), 30974. [abstract] • McKenna, L., & French, J. (2011). A step ahead: Teaching undergraduate students to be peer teachers. Nurse Education in Practice, 11(2), 141-145. [abstract] • Nursing Education Network. (2019). Peer assisted learning (PAL). • Topping KJ. The effectiveness of peer tutoring in further and higher education: A typology and review of the literature. Higher Ed 1996; 32: 321–345. [view pages 1-25] • Ten Cate, O., & Durning, S. (2007). Peer teaching in medical education: twelve reasons to move from theory to practice. Medical teacher, 29(6), 591-599. • Visit Nursing Education Network blog for more nursing and healthcare education theory.