Abstract
Peer assisted learning (PAL) is recognised as a successful way to improve academicoutcomes amongst groups of students [1,2], whilst also encouraging personal growth anddevelopment [3].
Many universities support unit-based peer-assisted learning (PAL) activities [4,5]. To date,such PAL activities have usually targeted 1st year units. In addition to supporting theachievement of formal learning goals they also assist students' transition to university, andencourage the development of independent and social learning skills.
Recent changes in Learning and Teaching policy at Macquarie University prompted a shift infocus to program-level curriculum design (as outlined in the University’s L&T StrategicFramework). This presented an opportunity to rethink peer-assisted learning, and to developa complementary PAL framework that focuses on program learning outcomes and disciplinespecific competencies that are expected to develop over a complete learning program.
Many universities support unit-based peer-assisted learning (PAL) activities [4,5]. To date,such PAL activities have usually targeted 1st year units. In addition to supporting theachievement of formal learning goals they also assist students' transition to university, andencourage the development of independent and social learning skills.
Recent changes in Learning and Teaching policy at Macquarie University prompted a shift infocus to program-level curriculum design (as outlined in the University’s L&T StrategicFramework). This presented an opportunity to rethink peer-assisted learning, and to developa complementary PAL framework that focuses on program learning outcomes and disciplinespecific competencies that are expected to develop over a complete learning program.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings, AAE2016 Conference |
| Subtitle of host publication | Coffs Harbour, Australia |
| Place of Publication | Barton, ACT |
| Publisher | Australasian Association for Engineering Education (AAEE) |
| Pages | 1-8 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Publication status | Published - 2016 |
| Event | Australasian Association for Engineering Education (AAEE) Annual Conference (27th : 2016) - Coffs Harbour, Australia Duration: 4 Dec 2016 → 7 Dec 2016 Conference number: 27th |
Conference
| Conference | Australasian Association for Engineering Education (AAEE) Annual Conference (27th : 2016) |
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| Abbreviated title | AAEE2016 |
| Country/Territory | Australia |
| City | Coffs Harbour |
| Period | 4/12/16 → 7/12/16 |
Bibliographical note
Version archived for private and non-commercial use with the permission of the author/s and according to publisher conditions. For further rights please contact the publisher.Keywords
- Peer assisted learning
- project based learning
- supplementary learning