PEER LEARNING PROGRAMS

1. What are the benefits? Underpinning pedagogical theory?

1.1. Situated Learning Theory (Lave & Wenger)

1.2. Socio-Constructivist (Vygotsky)

1.3. Discourse communities / Indentity

2. Academic & social benefits for mentees

2.1. improved academic results

2.2. enhanced understanding

2.3. communication skills

2.4. improved attitude towards learning

2.5. aids transition to less supported environment (school - uni - life)

2.6. increased participation due to less hierarchical environment

2.7. Research: what studies exist?

3. Models of Peer learning

3.1. Individual: Rovers / Drop-in

3.2. Group: PASS

3.3. Research: google & Journal of Peer Learning?

4. Academic & social benefits for mentors

4.1. enhanced understanding

4.2. communication skills

4.3. self-belief/ confidence

4.4. transferable 'life' skills

4.5. Research: what studies exist?

5. Definition of Peer Learning

5.1. experienced students helping each other to learn

5.2. many different models (indiv. & group)

5.3. variety of topics/subjects

5.4. Research: Topping, Falchikov