Secondary : Peer Learning

Peer learning is an educational practice in which pupils interact with each other to achieve specific educational goals.

In peer learning, one pupil is an ‘expert’ and the other is a ‘beginner’. The former will help the latter by teaching them a concept. Peers do not necessarily need to be from the same class or age group. Peer learning is about learning from each other.

When might you use peer learning?

We all know that pupils learn at different rates. So encouraging those who learn more quickly to help others is always a good idea. But peer learning is useful for all pupils: by explaining and presenting a concept, the ‘expert’ pupil draws on their own understanding and develops their skills.

At the beginning of the school year, all pupils will be informed of the procedure and steps to follow to help or be helped by peer learning.

Pupils who wish to join the peer learning group should contact their Education Advisor.

Please send any questions, comments or suggestions to LIST-LUX-PEER-LEARNING@eursc.eu.