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Potentials and limitations of peer-learning in small groups with respect to the homogenisation of heterogeneous learning collectives

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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to test peer-learning in small groups as a didactic method with respect to its effectiveness in homogenising initially heterogeneous learning collectives.
Design/methodology/approach – The study is based on two sets of data collection (before and after the application of the tested method). The data collection tools were student self-assessment and student observation by a third person.
Findings – Peer-learning and group work foster the establishment of self-confidence and activity
among students (in particular among initially less active and less qualified students). Consequently, the teaching and learning atmosphere improves. In the long run, this effect fosters a homogenisation of initially inhomogeneous levels of qualification/competence at a high level.
Research limitations/implications – There was no control group, hence the results are to be understood as tendencies rather than robust scientific findings. Nevertheless, the tendencies are clear and unambiguous.
Practical implications – Peer-learning can be used as a simple didactic method in order to prevent
frustration by mental over or underload in strongly heterogeneous learning collectives. Originality/value – This case study is the first work of its kind to assess the effectiveness of peer-learning with respect to the homogenisation of initially heterogeneous learning collectives.

Keywords Group work, Heterogeneous learning collective, Mathematics seminar, Peer-learning, Physics seminar

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Judul Seri

International Journal for Lesson and Learning Studies

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Penerbit

: Emerald., 2016

Deskripsi Fisik

International Journal for Lesson and Learning Studies Vol. 5 No. 1, 2016 pp. 19-35

Bahasa

English

ISBN/ISSN

DOI 10.1108/IJLLS-09

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Edisi

Vol. 5 No. 1, 2016

Subjek

KIMIA

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