Peer Tutorial: Championing Students at Risk

Joel B. Tan, Esterlina B. Gevera

Abstract


This study aimed to evaluate the implementation of the Peer Tutorial Program by the Dynamic Society of Accounting Students (DySAS) of the College of Accounting Education (CAE), University of Mindanao. The study employed descriptive-qualitative research design and focused group discussions were conducted among 21 students selected through purposive sampling. The researchers held all measures to ensure the rigor, trustworthiness, and ethical soundness of this paper. Stories, experiences, and answers of study participants were properly documented, analyzed, and provided with meanings using the thematic analysis approach. Themes on the benefits of Peer Tutorial included: help cultivate good study habits and learning style; improve students' academic performance; reinforce and strengthen personal learning and understanding of topics; build self-confidence and independence in learning accounting and promote progressive education and skills development. The Peer Tutorial Program hopes to bring positive results, joy, hope, and inspiration to students by learning with and through their peers. With the shift to Outcomes-Based Education (OBE), where students are expected to manage their learning styles and pace, the program becomes even more timely and helpful to facilitate the change. Essentially, peer tutorial is a profound expression of commitment to the pedagogy of equitable and conscientious education through collaboration and inclusivity, where students learn and succeed with one another.

https://doi.org/10.26803/ijlter.19.5.22


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education; peer-learning; tutorial; qualitative; accountancy

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