“You understand that whole big situation they’re in”: interpretative phenomenological analysis of peer-assisted learning

Abstract Background Peer-assisted learning (PAL) increasingly features within medical school curricula. While there is evidence of its effectiveness, less is known about how it promotes learning. Cognitive and social congruence between peer-tutor and student have been described as important concepts...

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Main Authors: Shameena Tamachi, James A. Giles, Tim Dornan, Elspeth J. R. Hill
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:BMC Medical Education
Subjects:
PAL
IPA
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12909-018-1291-2