Buddies and Buddy Leaders evaluated the SBS scheme very positively, with all 28 survey respondents agreeing sessions were an effective way to learn in a non-threatening environment¶

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q2 i? On a 21-item 5-point evaluation survey (n = 28), positive statements were overwhelmingly agreed to, including 100% agreement that sessions were effective in a non-threatening environment and assisted learning on a regular basis. → Thalluri 2014

Evidence¶

Thalluri 2014¶

Thalluri, Jyothi; O'Flaherty, Jackie A.; and Shepherd, Paul L. (2014). Classmate peer-coaching: "A Study Buddy Support scheme". Journal of Peer Learning, 7, 92-104. http://ro.uow.edu.au/ajpl/vol7/iss1/8

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Anonymous end-of-semester evaluation with 21 closed-ended 5-point items and four open questions, completed by 28 of 141 Buddies and Buddy Leaders. Table 3 shows 100% agreement on items 14 and 19 and 96.5% agreement on several others.

"As is clearly demonstrated in Table 3, positive statements in the survey (response rate just under 20%) were overwhelmingly agreed to, with a negative reaction to only three questions by a single student, and very few providing a neutral response."

Discussion¶

Related Claims¶

• Buddies reported that the SBS scheme gave reassurance of not being alone and a friendly, non-intimidating learning environment — related
• Buddy Leaders reported consolidation of their own learning, developing networks, and improved team and leadership skills as benefits of leading SBS groups — related
• After implementation of the SBS scheme, course withdrawal rates in Human Body 1 dropped for both internal and external students — related
• At-risk first-year Bioscience students who participated in the Study Buddy Support scheme passed at a higher rate (72%) than at-risk students who did not participate (49%) — related