The effects of peer teaching on student performance at Holy Family Nursing And Midwifery Training College, Berekum

Abstract

The study focused on the effects of peer teaching on student performance at holy family nursing and midwifery training college, Berekum. A descriptive study design was used to collect indepth information for the study. The sample population was obtained using a convenience sampling. A total of 50 students were sampled for the study. The data for the study was collected by administering the questionnaire to the participants online. The study found that knowledge on the importance of peer teaching was high as majority (94%) of the respondents held that peer teaching helps in building self confidence and self-esteem. Majority (96%) of the respondents said that peer teaching enhances team working skills. Majority (100%) of respondents cited that they can communicate more freely with peers than with their instructor. Majority (74%) of the respondents indicated that peer tutors have insufficient knowledge on some delicate topics. Based on the findings of the study, the following recommendations were made. The study recommends more utilization of peer teaching in nursing schools. Students should be allowed to form discussion groups where peer teaching can be encouraged especially at the end of every topic. Group discussions should be encouraged to enable students who fear teachers to participate fully and ask questions to improve their performance.