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Peer Assisted Learning

Supporting the First Year Experience

                                                                   Parallel Session (A + C)
This session will address:

• The PAL Programme Implementation Steps at GMIT and AIT
• PAL Phase 1 Evaluation – Research Findings
• ‘How PAL Sessions Operate’ - PAL leaders will simulate a PAL session

Background:
PAL is a scheme that offers cross-year support between students on the same programme.  It encourages first year students to support each other and learning co-operatively under the guidance of a trained student (‘PAL Leader’) from the second, third, or fourth years of their programme.
PAL aims to

1. Help first year students develop their independent learning and study skills;
2. Adjust more readily to the requirements of their programme;
3. Enhance their understanding of their subjects;
4. Prepare more effectively for assignments and exams.

PAL at GMIT:
Planning and design of the new GMIT PAL Programme took place from September 2008 to December 2008. A pilot Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Programme was launched by both GMIT and AIT, a SIF II project partner, in February 2009.  A total of 178 first year students were involved in phase one of the programme.  They were supported by 15 peer leaders who were selected from second, third, and fourth year programmes and have undertaken an intensive PAL leader training programme.  These numbers will increase at least two fold in the second cycle, which commences in September 2009.

Further Information:

For more information on the PAL Programme visit
http://www.gmit.ie/pal or contact GMIT, Carina Ginty,
Programme Manager, carina.ginty@gmit.ie



  

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