10.4122/1.1000054653
Hansson, Jonas
Jonas
Hansson
jonhans@kth.se
Kolmskog, Peter
Peter
Kolmskog
peterko@kth.se
Odemark, Ylva
Ylva
Odemark
ylva@mech.kth.se
Högfeldt, Anna-Karin
Anna-Karin
Högfeldt
akhog@kth.se
Peer-learning – A concept for improving students’ knowledge in laboratory exercises
7th International CONCEIVE DESIGN IMPLEMENT OPERATE Conference
2011
2011
A comparative study that was performed in a University level physics laboratory
exercise. A reference group performed the exercise the traditional way. Another
group, the peer-learning group, performed the exercise in a modified way to
increase student to student interactions. The study was evaluated by three
methods: a survey, a knowledge test and by an observer. The peer-learning group
showed higher levels of satisfaction, performed better on the test and were
more active in the classroom. We believe that student helping each other
greatly influence a more authentic student performance which is essential to
promote creativity and curiosity.