Benefits of peer learning

The benefits of this particular method of alternative tutoring include but are not limited to the following:

·         - There is a marked improvement in the levels of concentration and memorization, which is reflected in an increase in the standard of work, reduction in study time and a sharp increase in grades.

·         - The is a reduction in antisocial, disruptive, attention-seeking behavior that is associated with and attributable to problem students. This is due to the children having some much needed structure and order as well as being occupied. Many children will be disruptive in class because they are unable to understand the work and thus act out as a result of their frustration, or alternatively they are not being challenged enough and thus become restless.

·         - It reinforces the principles and work already covered by the teacher, thereby freeing up additional time for the teacher to devote more one on one time to relevant students and students who would benefit from such attention.

·         - It provides the teacher with an invaluable insight as to how effectively the older child has actually learned and processed the information previously taught. If the evidence would indicate that the child has failed to grasp some fundamental component of the lesson then the teacher can then address this more readily.

·         - Younger children often want immediate gratification and attention is one such commodity that they tend to favor above all others. Therefore, by implementing a peer to peer tutoring environment and framework, this means that children will have their basic need for attention sated very quickly.

·         - As the children involved in peer to peer learning enjoy a dual role, i.e. as teacher and pupil, this means that the children are enjoying an active learning experience. This means that the information they cover will be reinforced more easily. It should be noted that active learning has been proven to be one of the most effective means of teaching that there is!

·         - If a child is shy and quietly spoken, then pairing them with a more extroverted and confident child will make the learning much easier for them both. Children can be grouped according to their abilities adopting this approach

What is it actually !

What is peer-to-peer learning?
Peer-to-peer learning involves landowners sharing their knowledge and experience with one another.  It can happen through existing social networks or facilitated peer learning opportunities.  Peer-to-peer learning:

• Spreads information through formal or informal social networks;
• Involves two-way (or more) communication;
• Recognizes that every participant can be a teacher and a learner;
• Is community- and participant-driven; and
• Can occur through either an ongoing forum or one-time exchange

Benefits of peer-to-peer learning
People are more likely to hear and internalize messages, and thus to change their attitudes and behaviors, if they believe the messenger is similar to them and faces the same concerns and pressures.  Peer-to-peer learning provides locally relevant information when landowners need to make a decision about their land, delivered by the people they naturally turn to for information. Peer-to-peer learning is effective because peers:

• Understand the goals, issues, and pressures of that landowners face;
• Have direct experience regarding forest management and protection;
• Are seen as credible, unbiased, and trusted sources of information;
• Have specific local knowledge, such as recommendations for trusted professional service providers or sources of assistance;
• Speak the same language and can help each other distill information to the critical pieces needed to make a decision; and
• Are easy to contact when important decisions need to be made

Peer to peer learning can take place…

• Formally through woodland owner organizations, cooperatives, master volunteer programs, or learning circles;
• Informally, such as neighbors talking over the fence or at the local coffee shop; or
• Through Internet-based tools, such as discussion boards.
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