Effective Peer Learning

Peer learning allows a positive use of differences between pupils, turning them into learning opportunities. Yet education professionals often remain unfamiliar with the principles to guarantee its effectiveness. An Introduction to Peer Learning offers a guide, underpinned by the latest theory and research in the field, to structuring student interactions in the classroom in order to promote learning. Illustrated with models of successful practice from diverse schools across Europe, it provides the background to the different types of peer learning, explores the importance of preparing the environment and structuring tasks, and unpacks practical considerations for teachers in the classrooms.