Peer to Peer Learning

Peer to peer learning occurs when students engage in collaborative learning.

Peer to peer learning allows students to work through new concepts and material with other individuals engaged in the same work and provides them with opportunities to teach and be taught by one another, expanding their perspectives and fostering meaningful connections.

learners share similar experiences, and that common experience has significant benefits. In peer-to-peer learning teachers both reinforce their own knowledge and gain insights from learners who aren’t as familiar with the topic. It’s a win for everyone. As peers interact with each other, they learn how to work together as a unit as opposed to individually. This develops into a positive workplace culture of sharing. Employees that help their colleagues learn and develop their skills boost self-confidence. This lends itself to an increased sense of belonging and connection. Many studies have shown the benefits of the learning-by-teaching effect. Colleagues who spend time teaching what they've learned have a better understanding too.

People are more comfortable in peer learning situations than they are in traditional training environments, which rely on authoritative outsiders. By replacing an outsider with someone who the audience immediately feels a connection with, the learners are in a more receptive mode.

In peer-to-peer learning different stages are:

• Gaining knowledge
• Applying that knowledge
• Receiving constructive feedback
• Reflecting on skills and lessons learned

Peer-to-peer learning advantages:

• Build an active and cooperative learning environment.
• Encourage students to give and receive feedback and evaluate each others' learning.
• Promote positive interdependence and accountability.
• Increase participation, motivation, and student engagement.
• Improve communication skills, achievement, and productivity.
• It encourages connectivity and collaboration.
• It can help to boost employee morale and well-being.
• It can increase engagement. It can improve retention & productivity.

Some Forms of Peer- to Peer Learning

• Action Learning Groups
• Debates
• Dialogues Groups
• Discussion Groups

Reference

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-1428-6_146

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