Description
Peer teaching occurs when a peer or peers instruct other peers on material where there are clearly defined expert and learner roles. One peer or group of peers have been trained on a specific content and they share their knowledge with a peer or other peers. Peer teaching leverages the peer relationship in the learning process. Benefits of peer teaching include peer-teachers often develop a greater sense of self-efficacy through teaching (Bandura, 1993) and learners often hear information far more effectively from peers.
Learning strategies this strategy is confused with
- Cooperative Learning
- Peer Facilitation
- Direct Instruction
- Train the Trainer
Sample Models used at USD
- Peer Student Success Coaches (CSS)
- Campus Connections (CHWP)
- Healthy Relationship Peer Educators
Resources for using this strategy
How Peer Teaching Improves Student Learning and 10 Ways to Encourage It. (June 7, 2013). Retrieved from http://www.opencolleges.edu.au/informed/features/peer-teaching/
References
Bandura, A. (1993). Perceived self-efficacy in cognitive development and functioning. Educational Psychologist, 28(2).
Barkely, E., Cross, K., & Howell Major, C. (2005). Collaborative learning techniques: A handbook for college faculty. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Rev. 7/19/17