Peer+Tutoring

Peer Tutoring

Peer tutoring can be defined as //“people from similar socialgroupings who, are not professional teachers, helping each other to learn andlearning themselves by teaching//” (Learning and Technology Resource Centre, n.d.)

Peer tutoring is beneficial in a classroom environment as itcan not only increase the understanding of the tutor but also the studentlearning from them. It can aide in the improvement of communication skillsbetween students and it can develop leadership skills with the students of theclass. With peer tutoring it can assist teachers as there is often a lack oftime to spend with each and every student within a classroom. With peertutoring students can help other students to learn the content of the lesson.Peer tutoring can increase motivation and confidence within the student.

This teaching strategy can bring positive effects tostudents within a classroom as they can participate as both the tutor andtutee. For many students who suffer from a range of learning difficultieshaving a student explain an aspect of a lesson may help them to understand theidea more easily as the student tutor is closer to them at a more cognitivelevel. Ultimately having peer tutoring incorporated into a lesson willcertainly provide and enhance a more supportive learning environment.

Learning and Technology Resource Centre, n.d. //“Peer Tutoring”// Viewed Wednesday 27th July 2011 []