Near‐peer teaching in a psychomotor skills course: Benefits, challenges and solutions

Michael George Botelho; Bochra Boubaker

doi:10.1111/eje.12951

journal article Open Access Sep 25, 2023

Near‐peer teaching in a psychomotor skills course: Benefits, challenges and solutions

Michael George Botelho

Bochra Boubaker

European Journal of Dental Education Vol. 28 No. 1 pp. 313-319 · Wiley

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Abstract

AbstractIntroductionThis study evaluates the perceptions and experiences of students in the role of near‐peer teachers in a psychomotor skills course.Materials and MethodsFinal year BDS students were invited to participate as near‐peer teachers in a 4th‐year conventional bridges course. Near‐peer teachers attended eight sessions (3 h) of simulation laboratory teaching relating to conventional bridge tooth preparations and provided feedback on near‐peer tooth preparations and answered their questions. Interviews were conducted with all near‐peer teachers to evaluate their perceptions of this novel teaching and learning experience and a thematic analysis was performed to analyse the data.ResultsNear‐peer teachers reported this to be a rewarding, enjoyable and challenging experience. They benefited from learning and revising content‐related materials as well as gained insights and teaching skills through the peer teaching process. Students felt supported and learned from peers and teaching staff and some used dyad teaching as a strategy to overcome perceived challenges. Students also reported the benefits of social and cognitive congruence in interacting with junior peers. However, students reported the feeling of inadequacy or lack of confidence and suggested the need for a training to prepare them better for the course.ConclusionThis paper reports on the benefits as well as challenges perceived by near‐peer teachers during simulation laboratory teaching experience. We provide solutions into how to better prepare students for such teaching experience.

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Published: Sep 25, 2023
Vol/Issue: 28(1)
Pages: 313-319
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Authors

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Michael George Botelho

Faculty of Dentistry The University of Hong Kong Hong Kong China

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Bochra Boubaker

Faculty of Dentistry The University of Hong Kong Hong Kong China

Cite This Article

Michael George Botelho, Bochra Boubaker (2023). Near‐peer teaching in a psychomotor skills course: Benefits, challenges and solutions. European Journal of Dental Education, 28(1), 313-319. https://doi.org/10.1111/eje.12951

Near‐peer teaching in a psychomotor skills course: Benefits, challenges and solutions

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