Comparison of Online Peer-Assisted Learning and Faculty-Led Teaching for Short Answer Questions.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Peer-assisted learning (PAL) is a well-recognised pedagogical approach in medical education; however, research on its effectiveness in online settings remains limited. Multiple-choice questions have been the predominant method for assessing PAL outcomes, despite Short Answer Questions (SAQs) being the superior tool for evaluating knowledge. This study compares online peer and faculty teaching in enhancing medical students' higher-order thinking skills and assesses students' perceptions of these methods.

Methods

Third-year medical students undergoing surgical placements were consented and recruited for the study. Three pre-defined cohorts were randomised to the following arms: no intervention (n = 41), online PAL teaching (n = 37) and online faculty teaching (n =

SUBMITTER: Samra GS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11920381 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature