Trends in Peer Learning

Developments in forms of peer learning 1981-2006 are reviewed, focusing mainly on peer tutoring, cooperative learning, and peer assessment. Types and definitions of peer learning are explored, together with questions of implementation integrity and consequent effectiveness and cost-effectiveness. Be...

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Published inEducational psychology (Dorchester-on-Thames) Vol. 25; no. 6; pp. 631 - 645
Main Author Topping, Keith J.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Abingdon Routledge 01.12.2005
Taylor & Francis Group Journals
Taylor & Francis
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
Biological and medical sciences
Cooperative Learning
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Human
Information Technology
Intervention
Learning
Learning. Memory
Peer Evaluation
Peer relationships
Peer Teaching
Program Effectiveness
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychophysiology
Special Needs Students
Teaching Methods
Tutoring
Human
Learning
Acquisition process
Peer relation
Social interaction
Cooperation
Child
Information technology
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Summary:Developments in forms of peer learning 1981-2006 are reviewed, focusing mainly on peer tutoring, cooperative learning, and peer assessment. Types and definitions of peer learning are explored, together with questions of implementation integrity and consequent effectiveness and cost-effectiveness. Benefits to helpers are now emphasised at least as much as benefits to those helped. In this previously under-theorised area, an integrated theoretical model of peer learning is now available. Peer learning has been extended in types and forms, in curriculum areas and in contexts of application beyond school. Engagement in helping now often encompasses all community members, including those with special needs. Social and emotional gains now attract as much interest as cognitive gains. Information technology is now often a major component in peer learning, operating in a variety of ways. Embedding and sustainability has improved, but further improvement is needed.
ISSN:0144-3410
1469-5820
DOI:10.1080/01443410500345172