| Teach and Be Taught Effectively： Organizing Effective Peer-Assisted Learning （PAL） Sessions |
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| 作者姓名： | Rajesh Perumbilavil Kaithamanakallam Bharathi Sengodan Ravivarma Rao Panirselvam Nicholas Cheong Wong Wai |
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| 作者单位： | AIMST University, Bedong, Malaysia |
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| 摘 要： | Average retention after a didactic lecture is around 5% of the content. Active learning like discussion forums and teaching others make the retention rate to surpass 70%. Peer-Assisted Learning （PAL） is an effective method that makes active learning interesting and productive. However, drawbacks like minimal focus, bad structuring of content materials, poor time management, and other channels of distraction can limit the effectiveness of the sessions. Using our experience in the use of this teaching tool, student feedback, and literature review, we drafted a check list for the successful and meaningful use of PAL. Content material was decided on students＇ felt needs, like requests for revision of a particular topic or module. The content material was structured allowing periods of purposeful distraction by weaving in information on movies, sports, and novels, thereby, directing students to desired knowledge. The facilitators were trained to ensure that the focus of the group was not compromised, the timings were maintained, and involvement of all was secured. The use of Wi-Fi and referral books from the library was encouraged to shift the paradigm from passive learning to active application-based learning, and the feedback from the facilitators and participants was seriously considered to improvise future sessions. From the research results, we have found that these strategies were useful and envisaged that the application of these tips can help maximize learner engagement and learning. PAL is associated with cognitive, pedagogical, attitudinal, social, and economic benefits. Students take onus of their learning and even start to enjoy the process. This helped AIMST University stage the first national level convention on PAL in 2012, and our team of student facilitators attributes winning international quizzes based on the experience gained from PAL sessions.
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| 关 键 词： | PAL制式 辅助学习 组织 课程 教学工具 主动学习 不良结构 应用程序 |
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