Effective Peer Learning. From Principles to Practical Implementation

The aim of this book is to help instructors and their colleagues establish well-structured and effective peer learning projects using a variety of methods. It introduces and defines cooperative learning (mutual peer interaction) and peer tutoring (directional peer interaction). The book also outlines general organizational principles that will help practitioners implement peer learning in either of these forms in a blended or online environment. The advantages and problems, and the potential and challenges, of peer learning are examined.