Learning Together Peer Tutoring in Higher Education
Learning Together Peer Tutoring in Higher Education by Nancy Falchikov, published by Psychology Press in 2001, explores the growing trend of peer tutoring as a response to the increasing number of students in higher education and the corresponding decrease in contact time with lecturers. This edition, comprising 312 pages, provides an introduction to the methods and practices of peer tutoring, detailing how to establish effective tutoring schemes and address common challenges.
Readers will find a comprehensive discussion on the theoretical foundations of peer tutoring and its associated benefits. The book emphasizes practical strategies for implementation, making it a valuable resource for educators and administrators in higher education. Additionally, each chapter concludes with summaries that reinforce key concepts, ensuring clarity and understanding of the material presented. Topics such as education, counseling, and special education are woven throughout, reflecting the multifaceted nature of peer tutoring in diverse educational settings.
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The number of students in higher education has expanded dramatically in recent years, but funding has not kept pace with this growth. The result is less contact time for lecturers and their students, and corresponding worries about how the quality of teaching and learning can be improved. Peer tutoring is one method which is growing in popularity, and has already proved successful in a number of countries. This book provides an introduction to the methods and practice of peer tutoring focusing on how to set up schemes and how to cope with common problems. It discusses the theory behind this form of learning and the beneficial effects associated with it. Summaries are included at the end of each chapter.
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