ERIC Number: EJ859005
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009-Oct
Pages: 8
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ISSN: ISSN-1935-9772
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Learning to Lead: Self- and Peer Evaluation of Team Leaders in the Human Structure Didactic Block
Chen, Laura P.; Gregory, Jeremy K.; Camp, Christopher L.; Juskewitch, Justin E.; Pawlina, Wojciech; Lachman, Nirusha
Anatomical Sciences Education, v2 n5 p210-217 Oct 2009
Increasing emphasis on leadership in medical education has created a need for developing accurate evaluations of team leaders. Our study aimed to compare the accuracy of self- and peer evaluation of student leaders in the first-year Human Structure block (integrated gross anatomy, embryology, and radiology). Forty-nine first-year medical students at Mayo Medical School were assigned to learning teams of three or four members. Teams worked together on daily laboratory dissection, clinical projects, embryology presentations, and daily group quizzes. Student team leaders were responsible for leading laboratory dissection, reviewing radiographic findings, and organizing group assignments. Weekly electronic surveys were administered to evaluate team leaders on altruism, compassion, respect, integrity, responsibility, commitment to excellence, and self-reflection. Results demonstrated that team leaders rated themselves lower than their peers rated them in multiple aspects of leadership. Peer evaluation of team leaders was statistically higher than self-evaluation in all traits measured except respect. Female leaders were rated higher by their peers in the areas of responsibility and self-reflection compared to male leaders. This study demonstrates the need for increased communication between team leaders and members, along with creation of a mutually respectful environment, to improve leader awareness of their abilities and foster team success. (Contains 4 tables and 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Medical Education, Altruism, Medical Schools, Peer Evaluation, Laboratory Procedures, Teamwork, Integrity, Embryology, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Cooperative Learning, Student Characteristics, Leadership Effectiveness, Student Attitudes, Personality Traits, Anatomy, Student Surveys, Medical Students, College Instruction, Teaching Methods, Science Curriculum, Science Laboratories, Evaluation Methods, Student Leadership, Leadership Training
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Minnesota
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