E-Peer Assisted Reflection (E-PAR) and Development in Discussion Board; An analysis of Medical Students’ Opinions

Abstract

Abstract Introduction: Reflection is the process of critical reviewing what students have learned. The purpose of this study was to analyze medical students' opinions on e-peer-assisted reflection and development in a forum. Methods: This study was conducted using a qualitative approach and content analysis methods. The study sample included all opinions experienced in 16 forums by 292 students of medicine, laboratory science, and public health at 0000 University of Medical Sciences (0000). The teacher presented the course concept to the class and asked questions based on the learning management system's (LMS) discussion forum. Students will then respond to it according to the requested time and time frame. After each course, we surveyed students' experiences of discussion and question-and-answer sessions in a forum environment. Data were analyzed by inductive content analysis, first open code was extracted and then classified based on semantic and thematic similarity. Three peers checked the categories and codings. Results: The data were finally classified into two general categories: effectiveness and setting included Effectiveness [Peer Assisted Learning (11Items), Thinking (11Items), Active Learning(8Items), Self-critique(5Items)] and Setting [Environment(7Items), Teachers (7Items) and Students(2Items)] the repetition rate of each item was recorded. Conclusion: It seems that is an appropriate method of enhancing student learning and appears to be effective in enhancing their reasoning, participation, and comprehension.