Reciprocal peer coaching: A constructivist methodology for enhancing formative assessment strategy in tertiary education

Matthewman, L.J., Nowlan, J. and Hyvönen, K. 2018. Reciprocal peer coaching: A constructivist methodology for enhancing formative assessment strategy in tertiary education. International Coaching Psychology Review. 13 (1), pp. 35-47.

TitleReciprocal peer coaching: A constructivist methodology for enhancing formative assessment strategy in tertiary education
AuthorsMatthewman, L.J., Nowlan, J. and Hyvönen, K.
Abstract

Reciprocal peer coaching (RPC) as a form of peer-assisted learning has an important part to play in formative assessment strategy. The primary objective of this article is to evaluate the effective use of RPC as a formative assessment strategy. A multi-method phenomenological research design was employed using purposive sampling. Seventy students completed a qualitative focused questionnaire survey asking them to reflect on their experiences of reciprocal peer-coaching relationships. Content analysis of student perceptions resulted in the emergence of key themes including; RPC relationship process, the learning process and cognitive skills development. Powerful learning gains were reported by participants, and were characteristic of a successful RPC relationships. Overall the RPC relationship can greatly enhance deep level learning and aid the transfer of theory into practice to inform academic debate on the use of constructivist methodology for enhancing the use of formative assessment strategy within undergraduate business education.

KeywordsKeywords: Reciprocal peer coaching; peer-assisted learning, formative assessment, self-efficacy; personal
JournalInternational Coaching Psychology Review
Journal citation13 (1), pp. 35-47
ISSN1750-2764
Year2018
PublisherBritish Psychological Society
Accepted author manuscript
Web address (URL)https://www1.bps.org.uk/publications/member-network-publications/member-publications/international-coaching-psychology-review
Publication dates
Published01 Mar 2018

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