ABSTRACT

This study investigates the impact near-peer tutors (NPTs) have on the learning experience of students enrolled on the biomedical and medical science programmes at De Montfort University, UK. Using a questionnaire, tutees were able to comment on their confidence level on certain academic taught topics in human physiology before and after attending near-peer tutored sessions. Statistical analysis showed a significant increase in the level of confidence observed by the tutees after attending the sessions (before vs after, p < 0.05). Tutees enjoyed the level of interaction and active learning with huge praise towards the NPTs. Qualitative data were also captured on the experience and skills gained by NTPs. The near-peer tutors highlighted the importance of these sessions in enhancing their knowledge and gaining valuable employability skills for the workplace. In conclusion, supporting lecturers with additional student-led sessions improved confidence levels and understanding of topics in human physiology among tutees. Having similar NPTs sessions across programmes can prove to be beneficial to student engagement & learning in higher education.

摘要

本研究调查了近同伴导师 (NPT) 对英国德蒙福特大学生物医学和医学科学项目学生学习体验的影响。使用问卷调查，学员能够在参加近乎同伴的辅导课程之前和之后评论他们对人类生理学某些学术教授主题的信心水平。统计分析显示，受训者在参加会议后观察到的信心水平显着提高（之前与之后，p < 0.05）。学生们享受互动和积极学习的水平，对 NPT 给予了极大的赞扬。还收集了关于 NTP 获得的经验和技能的定性数据。近在咫尺的导师强调了这些课程在提高他们的知识和获得工作场所宝贵的就业技能方面的重要性。总之，通过额外的学生主导的课程来支持讲师提高了学生的信心水平和对人体生理学主题的理解。跨项目举办类似的 NPT 会议可以证明有利于学生在高等教育中的参与和学习。