The Cranial Nerve Exam: Effectiveness of Peer-to-Peer Teaching and Experiential Learning in Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Students

This study sought to determine if speech-language pathology graduate students found peer-to-peer teaching and experiential learning beneficial in how assess the cranial nerves. Graduate a motor speech disorders course completed an in-class nerve examination which they either portrayed clinicians or patients. Student groups utilized reflective practice approach by their peers Intensive sessions were offered almost daily for two weeks prior exam. Thirty-seven online survey about knowledge confidence assessing nerves identifying diagnoses before starting training exam; 36 participants same post-exam training. Students reported feeling more confident less anxious evaluating nerves, damages, diagnoses. preliminary indicates could be effective strategy evaluate