Peer+Teaching


 * Peer Teaching**

Peer teaching is a strategy whereby individuals or groups of students who are competent in a skill, or knowledgeable in a particular area, teach what they know to their peers. Peer teaching may be used to individualize a program so that students can learn a skill or have information presented when it is required. Peer teaching also creates a community of learners where all strengths are valued. It can be used to reinforce a concept, such as instructing “home groups” in a jigsaw. Peer teaching requires students to explain and clarify their thinking in order to communicate learning to other students, thereby building confidence and self-esteem. This strategy releases the teacher from being the sole expert, but does require that clear expectations be set.
 * Description**

The teacher:
 * Method**
 * circulates, observes, and assesses the understanding and group skills;
 * teaches or guides students in learning new information so that they can teach others;
 * assists in structuring time lines, resources, and formats for presentation;
 * models a wide variety of instructional approaches;
 * assesses accuracy and clarity of information during the process;
 * recognizes strengths of individuals and groups.

Peer teaching:
 * Considerations**
 * requires careful tracking of skills;
 * can work well in areas where peers can communicate in different language patterns from the teacher;
 * can assist students to improve metacognitive skills as they explore the role and responsibilities of the “teacher.”


 * Illustrations From The Mathematics Classroom**

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 * Elementary**

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 * Secondary**