Data Sheet 1_Pedagogy in practice: a qualitative analysis of evidence-based teaching metho

82 reflective essays from Graduate-Entry Medicine students employed as Senior Teaching Assistants at Swansea University Medical School. The data, authored by Ross Davey and last updated in March 2026, provides a qualitative exploration of pedagogical strategies used in near-peer teaching of anatomy and physiology. Analysis identified themes of a Cognitive Toolkit using principles like retrieval practice and a Humanistic Framework focused on psychological safety and inclusivity.

Use Cases

• Analyze the application of cognitive science principles like retrieval practice and dual coding in teaching based on the described Cognitive Toolkit theme.
• Study the construction of supportive learning environments based on the described Humanistic Framework theme involving psychological safety and universal design.
• Model the development of reflective teaching practices based on the analysis of written reflective accounts from near-peer educators.
• Investigate the transfer of pedagogical training into teaching practice based on the described efficacy of a brief 'Clinical Educators Programme'.

Strengths

• Dataset is based on 82 analyzed reflective essays, providing a substantive qualitative corpus.
• Data is licensed under CC-BY-4.0, permitting broad reuse with attribution.
• Analysis identifies two specific, interconnected themes (Cognitive Toolkit and Humanistic Framework) providing clear conceptual structure.

Limitations

• Row count and column-level documentation are absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Data is contained in a 651.7 KB PDF file, which is a tiny dataset and may require text extraction for computational analysis.
• Data may reflect temporal and institutional bias inherent to its collection from two academic cohorts at a single university.

Provenance

Source

Ross Davey via figshare.

Collection Method

Reflexive thematic analysis of retrospective written reflective accounts submitted by Graduate-Entry Medicine students after completing a teaching program.

Time Range

Covers two academic cohorts (2022/23 and 2023/24).

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03 18 07:39:18; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Likely focused on Swansea University Medical School in the United Kingdom.