Learning Circles: A Collaborative Technology-Mediated Peer-Teaching Workshop

This research study explores peer teaching and learning without a domain expert teacher, within the context of an activity where teams of second level students (~16 years old) are required to create a learning experience for their peers. The study looks at how participants would like to be taught an...

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Published in:Journal of Information Technology Education. Innovations in Practice 2015, Vol.14, p.63-83
Main Authors: Sullivan, Kevin, Marshall, Kevin, Tangney, Brendan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Active Learning
Case Studies
Cooperative Learning
Curricula
Data Analysis
Educational Innovation
Focus Groups
Foreign Countries
Ireland
Learner Engagement
Learning Experience
Learning Processes
Likert Scales
Mentors
Outcomes of Education
Peer Teaching
Peers
Preferences
Pretests Posttests
Qualitative Research
Questionnaires
Secondary School Students
Statistical Analysis
Student Motivation
Student Projects
Teaching
Teaching Methods
Workshops
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Summary:This research study explores peer teaching and learning without a domain expert teacher, within the context of an activity where teams of second level students (~16 years old) are required to create a learning experience for their peers. The study looks at how participants would like to be taught and how they would teach their peers if given the opportunity and examines the support they require, their motivation levels, and if they actually learn curriculum content using this approach. An exploratory case study methodology was used, and the findings suggest that students want varied learning experiences that include many of the elements which would fall under the heading of 21st century learning, that with some support and encouragement they can create innovative learning experiences for their peers, and that they can learn curriculum content from the process.
ISSN:2165-3151
2165-316X
DOI:10.28945/2176