Peer teaching is a method where an expert student teaches a novice student. It provides benefits like more individualized learning, active learning through interaction, and reinforcement of knowledge for the peer teacher. When implementing peer teaching, educators should consider the student population, expected behaviors of peer teachers and novices, and creating an environment conducive to learning. Components of effective peer teaching include clear lesson design, goals, and consideration of factors like the learning pyramid.

1. An Overview of
Peer Teaching
By
Melissa Winfield-Corbett

2. What is peer
teaching?
“Peer teaching is a
method by which one
student instructs
another student in
material on which the
first is an expert and
the second is a
novice.”
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teaching/#ixzz32kDilDep

3. Benefits of Peer
Teaching
• Students receive more time for
individualized learning.
• Direct interaction between
students promotes active learning.
• Peer teachers reinforce their own
learning by instructing others.
• Students feel more comfortable
and open when interacting with a
peer.
• Peers and students share a similar
discourse, allowing for greater
understanding.
• Peer teaching is a financially
efficient alternative to hiring more
staff members.
• Teachers receive more time to
focus on the next lesson.
Cited From:
http://www.opencolleges.edu.au/informed/features/peer-
teaching/#ixzz32kE2UKo4

4. Questions to
Consider
When designing effective instruction, it
is essential to keep the learning needs
of the student as the focus of the
lesson design. When implementing
peer teaching the goals of the lesson
should be clear and meaningful from
the start. The following questions are
can help educators focus the lesson
design of educators in order to make
a more balanced lesson for the benefit
of students.

5. According the the learning pyramid 90% of learning
occurs by teaching others.

6. Components of Effective
Peer Teaching

7. Lesson Design
Elements
When educators construct lessons
based on the peer teaching model,
three components should be
considered:
1. Student Population- Students
should be adequately instructed on
the role of an effective peer
teacher and an effective novice.
2. Expected Behaviors- Students
should know what each role looks
like and be given practice.
3. Environment- The learning
environment should be structured,
trusting and conducive to learning.

8. Components of Effective
Lesson Design

9. Other Factors to Consider

10. Video: Peer Teaching in the
Classroom