A. Zacharopoulou
Peer assisted learning and the creation of a “learning community” for first year law students
Zacharopoulou, A.; Turner, C.
Abstract
This paper will explore the impact of peer assisted learning on student transition and the creation of a “learning community” by way of a case study of first year law programmes at the University of Ulster. A review of first year law programmes was undertaken to identify whether student expectations were being met and how the first year experience could be enhanced. Students were clearly having difficulty making the transition to university and coping with the independent nature of a law degree. Findings led to the implementation of a peer support scheme for new first year law students in the form of Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) which were used to encourage students on the undergraduate LLB programmes at Ulster to support each other in their learning. The PASS scheme was evaluated and this paper highlights the value of peer support particularly in relation to the transition process and increasing student confidence in their subject.
Citation
Zacharopoulou, A., & Turner, C. (2013). Peer assisted learning and the creation of a “learning community” for first year law students. The Law Teacher, 47(2), 192-214. https://doi.org/10.1080/03069400.2013.790159
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Publication Date | Jul 1, 2013 |
Deposit Date | Jan 11, 2013 |
Publicly Available Date | Nov 9, 2015 |
Journal | Law Teacher |
Print ISSN | 0306-9400 |
Electronic ISSN | 1943-0353 |
Publisher | Taylor and Francis Group |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 47 |
Issue | 2 |
Pages | 192-214 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1080/03069400.2013.790159 |
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This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis Group in The Law Teacher on 24/06/2013, available online at: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/03069400.2013.790159.
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