Schedule Peer Learning
Schedule regular peer-assisted learning opportunities, including structured language practice.
At least 90 minutes a week should be spent on instructional activities where student pairs work together. Students at different ability levels and/or different English language proficiency levels should be assigned to work together on structured academic tasks. These activities should provide practice and extension to reading and language skills already taught.
Partner work provides opportunities for students to practice what the teacher has taught and can be used to strengthen a wide range of skills, including word and text reading, fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, and writing. Effective partner work includes:
Partner work provides opportunities for students to practice what the teacher has taught and can be used to strengthen a wide range of skills, including word and text reading, fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, and writing. Effective partner work includes:
- • Clear instructional activities planned in advance and based on material that has been taught
- • Procedures and routines for working in pairs taught by the teacher in advance of peer work
- • Members of pairs who differ in reading ability or English proficiency
- • Peers working together approximately 90 minutes per week in reading and language practice
Multimedia Overview
Connecting Peers, Including English Learners, to Improve Learning
Learn how to structure peer learning activities and incorporate peer-assisted instruction throughout the day. (8:38 min)