Z Y Xin, X Guo, J Y Chen, H H Liu, F L Chen, H J Li, L Ma, J Cui, Z Wang, Y J Wang
[The investigation on the situation of biting pencils among part pupils in Harbin, Guangzhou, and Beijing]
Zhonghua yu fang yi xue za zhi [Chinese journal of preventive medicine]
know experience firstyear medical students universidad austral de chile regarding virtual problembased learning pbl tutorials carried peer tutors second semester 2021 quantitative qualitative research transversal descriptive nonprobabilistic sample consisted 45 medical students participated virtual pbl tutorials peer tutors data collection anonymous voluntary opinion survey comprised two areas methodology role tutor considering open questions related facilitating hindering aspects quantitative data analysis performed using descriptive statistics frequency measurements qualitative ones progressive reduction study approved scientific ethics committee valdivia health service high degree satisfaction three areas qualitative quantitative results participants positively value performance peer tutor highlighting empathy commitment trust facilitation feedback good learning environment allowing collaborative learning unlike quantitative qualitative frequently identified hindering factors poor internet connection excessive curricular load lack knowledge methodology tutor although preparation peer tutors pbl tutorials essential even critical virtual mode since face challenges managing virtual platforms achieving effective communication allows learning collaboratively