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Tutor, Guide, Lead: Examining The Experiences Of Peer Tutors, Kait Bouthillette Apr 2016

Tutor, Guide, Lead: Examining The Experiences Of Peer Tutors, Kait Bouthillette

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Peer tutoring is a form of academic support in which students who have mastered a particular subject assist peers who may be struggling in that course. While relatively little research has focused on the impact of tutoring on peer tutors, existing literature highlights the interpersonal, social, and academic skills peer tutors can gain from their experiences (Gaffney-Varma-Nelson, 2007; Loke & Chow, 2007). It is important to understand the most meaningful factors in the peer tutoring experience and the conditions that best support skills development in order to better structure programs to maximize the potential outcomes for peer tutors. The purpose …