Zhang Dawei, Chen Junquan, Xie Lili, et al. Effects of embedding formative assessment into peer-assisted learning on residency training outcomes[J/OL]. Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research, 2026, 1-7.
DOI:
Zhang Dawei, Chen Junquan, Xie Lili, et al. Effects of embedding formative assessment into peer-assisted learning on residency training outcomes[J/OL]. Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research, 2026, 1-7.DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn116021-20260409-02300.
Effects of embedding formative assessment into peer-assisted learning on residency training outcomes
0.001)。干预组同伴导师PES-TBL(67.54±1.88 vs. 54.06±3.66)、Mini-CEX(7.15±0.73 vs. 5.72±0.71)及DOPS(4.20±0.47 vs. 3.19±0.34)评分均高于对照组(
t
=17.03、7.26、9.15,均
P
<0.001)。
结论
2
形成性评价嵌入同伴辅助学习过程可提升同伴导师教学表现并改善学员学习效果。
Abstract
Objective
2
To investigate the effects of embedding formative assessment into peer-assisted learning (PAL) on the teaching performance of peer tutors and the learning outcomes of trainees in standardized residency training.
Methods
2
A parallel controlled study was conducted at the standardized residency training base of The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University during the 2024-2025 academic year. A total of 54 senior residents serving as peer tutors were enrolled and randomly assigned to an intervention group and a control group (
n
=27 in each group) using a random number table. A total of 108 junior resident trainees were assigned to the two groups according to their corresponding tutors (
n
=54 in each group). The control group received conventional PAL
while the intervention group received PAL embedded with mini-clinical evaluation exercise (Mini-CEX)
direct observation of procedural skills (DOPS)
reflective teaching logs
and a feedback mechanism. The intervention lasted 12 weeks
with each tutor conducting six teaching sessions
each lasting 60-90 min. Knowledge test scores and peer tutor teaching performance were compared between the two groups. A linear mixed-effects model was used to analyze knowledge test scores
and teaching performance was assessed using Peer Evaluation Scale for Team-Based Learning
Mini-CEX
and DOPS
. Data analysis was performed using SPSS 26.0 statistical software.
Results
2
There were no significant differences in baseline characteristics between the two groups (all
P
>
0.05). A significant group-by-time interaction was observed (
Z
=11.62
P
<
0.001). After the intervention
the knowledge test score of trainees in the intervention group was significantly higher than that in the control group (6.85±0.68 vs. 5.07±0.64
Z
=15.31
P
<
0.001). Peer tutors in the intervention group achieved significantly higher scores in peer evaluation scale for team-based learning (67.54±1.88 vs. 54.06±3.66)
Mini-CEX (7.15±0.73 vs. 5.72±0.71)
and DOPS (4.20±0.47 vs. 3.19±0.34) than those in the control group (
t
=17.03
7.26
9.15
respectively; all
P
<
0.001).
Conclusions
2
Embedding formative assessment into PAL can improve the teaching performance of peer tutors and enhance the learning outcomes of trainees.
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