Peer-instructed seminar attendance is associated with improved preparation, deeper learning and higher exam scores: a survey study

Table 8 Students’ explanations for learning from seminars

I learned from the seminars, because …	N	%
I was able to compare and discuss my answers to answers given by my peers	34	37.4
I was stimulated to apply knowledge in pathophysiology cases	22	24.2
Seminars stimulate me to prepare and study the material before class	19	20.9
I was encouraged to actively process the material	12	13.2
Content was rehearsed/I was able to practice	11	12.1
They prepared me for the exam	10	11.0
Subjects are discussed more elaborately compared to the lectures	6	6.6

Clustering of students’ explanations why attending seminars were perceived useful. N = the number of students addressing each argument. Total number of respondents was 91. Some students provided multiple explanations. % represents the percentage of students that gave this explanation

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