Learning Circles: Innovation with Peer-led Learning

In this episode of the Disruptor Diaries, the collaborative explores learning circles - an innovative, peer-led learning strategy with Kindsey Gattman, MSN, RN NPD-BC, RNC-OB, April Graham, MSN, RN RNC-NIC, NPD-BC, and Marta DeVolt, MN, RN, NPD-BC.

References & Resources

Websites:

• Peer 2 Peer University (P2PU): https://www.p2pu.org/en/ 
• Everylearner, everywhere: https://www.everylearnereverywhere.org/
  • Caring for Students Playbook: 
    • https://www.everylearnereverywhere.org/resources/caring-for-students-playbook/  
• Peer Learning Institute: https://peerlearninginstitute.com/  

Articles:

Grealish, L. et al. (2019). Learning through structured peer discussion: An observational study. Nurse Education Today, 82, 99-105. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2019.08.015  

Hiebert, J. (1996). Learning circles: A strategy for clinical practicum. Nurse Educator, 21(3), 37-42.   

Himelein, M. & Anderson, H. (2020). Developing community among faculty: Can learning circles provide psychosocial benefits? The Journal of Faculty Development, 34(1), 23-29.  

Reil, M. (2021). The Learning Circle Model: Collaborative Knowledge Building. Retrieved from https://sites.google.com/site/onlinelearningcircles/learning-circles-defined?authuser=0.   

Wade, S. & Hammick, M. (1999). Action learning circles: Action learning in theory and practice. Teaching in Higher Education, 4(2), 163-178.  

Walker, R., Cooke, M., Henderson, A., & Creedy, D. (2011). Impact of a learning circle intervention across academic and service contexts on developing a learning culture. Nurse Education Today, 31(4), 378-382. 

Wenger, E.C., & Snyder, W.M. (2000). Communities of practice: The organizational frontier. Harvard Business Review, 78(1), 139-145. 

 

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