Notes from Session

Peer-to-Peer Instruction Learning Community

Facilitator: Katey Hughes

Types of peer instruction:

• Peer-led team learning (NSF-funded program)
• Supplemental peer teaching
• Collaborative and cooperative learning (e.g. Jigsaw, roundtable, think-pair-share, buzz groups, affinity groups)
• Inquiry-based learning (case studies, interactive software)

Goals of the Learning Community

Set up a group on Ning – 4 discussion topics posted:

1. How to recruit & train peer teachers
2. Logistics
3. Setting up sessions
4. Outcomes assessment – measurable goals

Work session stations:

1. Assessment and evaluation of peer-to-peer instruction
2. Logistics needed for implementation
3. Some others?