Here are the most recent additions to the peer tutoring resource library:
Peer Tutoring Overview and Implementation
A brief guide by the Council for Learning Disabilities explaining the what and why of peer tutoring, frequently used peer tutoring models, tips for tutor training and peer tutoring program implementation.
First Day Questionnaire for Peer Tutors
A questionnaire created by Laura of Mrs Lulu blog that can be used to make an informed decision on pairing peer tutors with tutees.
The Jigsaw Classroom website, provides steps teachers can follow to implement this research-based cooperative learning technique.
Cooperative Learning Handouts and Lesson Plan Samples
These cooperative learning handouts from the website of Alamo Colleges District, Texas include: techniques for cooperative learning, common mistakes teachers make and what to do about them, the teacher’s role in cooperative learning, developing student-student connections, lesson plan templates and examples.
Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition (CIRC) | Grades 2-8
A description of the elements that comprise CIRC – a comprehensive approach to reading and writing instruction where students work in heterogeneous learning teams. Program implementation is also discussed.
The Fab Four Reciprocal Teaching Strategies for Reading Comprehension
In-depth explanation of how to employ reciprocal teaching techniques for close reading of any text. An overview of the research behind this strategy along with the staggering results that point to growth at all grade levels is also covered.
This broad overview of partner reading by Reading Rockets answers the why and how of partner reading, including a video demonstration of PAL reading in action.
Empowering Students Through Peer-to-Peer Learning
This article from Teach for America features a math teacher and how he designed a peer teaching program that brought students, parents, and an entire school together for the love of learning.
A reading curriculum targeted to beginning readers who have learned to decode, but need more sophisticated reading strategies.
Effective Cooperative Learning Strategies
Article from ThoughtCo on how to monitor groups, assign roles and manage expectations.
Collaborative Learning Techniques Quick Reference
Quick descriptions of thirty-five collaborative learning techniques and their uses by Barkley, Major and Cross (Jossey-Bass, 2014), found on The George Washington University Libraries and Academic Innovation website.
Ways to Facilitate Peer Learning in Middle and High School
Author of The Power of the Adolescent Brain, Thomas Armstrong, presents nine strategies for creating positive peer connections in the middle and high school classroom.
Article from the Ohio STEM Learning Network that discusses the Mathematics Design Collaborative method of teaching math.
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