PEER TUTORINGPrepared by:

Geraldine CacheroBSED 3-2 (Math Major)

Peer Tutoring• process between two or more students

in a group where one of the students acts as a tutor for the other group-mate(s)

• can be applied among students of the same age or students belonging to different age groups

Types of Peer Tutoring• Incidental Peer Tutoring

Whenever children are cooperating, playing or studying and one guides the others, it may be stated that we have a kind of incidental peer tutoring.

Types of Peer Tutoring• Structured Peer Tutoring

This refers to peer tutoring implemented in specific cases and for specific subjects, following a well-structured plan prepared by the teacher.

Effects of Using Peer Tutoring

Tutees receive individualized instruction, as through their own teacher. Immediately, errors are corrected and rewards for good performance are awarded.

Effects of Using Peer TutoringCareful selection of tutors affords better

interactions that facilitate learning since they are older, skilled and/or knowledgeable.

Values of cooperation, respect for one another and reciprocal attitudes are inculcated.

Effects of Using Peer TutoringWorking in smaller groups with monitors

around minimizes discipline problems or indifferences to get actively involved.

Tutors develop their ability and skill to teach and guide other students.

Effects of Using Peer Tutoring

Since tutors are a little older or better equipped, tutees feel more secure in their presence be it in a social or academic setting.

Critical Elements• High structure

• Provide explicit directions.

• Teach/model appropriate behavior rules.

• Teach/model specific peer tutoring procedures.

Critical Elements• Develop materials that clearly identify

& provide practice of the math skill/concept.

• Ensure all tutoring pairs are actively engaged

• Teacher monitoring

• Specific corrective feedback

Critical Elements

• Specific positive reinforcement

• Provide closure.

How to use:1. Select the lesson that you consider convenient for you to implement peer tutoring.

2. Make any necessary rearrangements of your time schedule in order to be able to proceed with the activity in the selected subject.

3. Set up mixed age groups of students for the subject you want to teach.

How to use:4. Select the peer tutors for each group and design activities. Try to follow the tips given below.

Good Planning

Utilize school resources and ICT infrastructure

Discuss with peer tutors

Careful selection of tutors

Discuss with tutees

Detailed design of tutoring activitiesOngoing supervision and support for tutors

Keep record of the students’ activities

How to use:5. Develop special modules and worksheets for students if necessary.

6. Describe in general the way you decided to work and the philosophy of the activities you designed.

7. For each lesson fill in the “lesson plan & evaluation” form

Scenarios and Examples• Pairing older students with younger students

(ex. Sixth graders tutoring with fifth graders)

• A more knowledgeable classmate tutoring her classmates on a difficult topic before the day of the examination as a review.

Thank You!