Peer Tutoring

This was my first time using the strategy of peer tutoring. The advantages of this strategy for me was obtaining data and evidence of improved spelling marks. Before we started my grade 3's had an average mark of 63%. When peer tutoring was completed their marks improved 18% to an average of 81%! My tutors have learning difficulties and this process improved their self-esteem and communication skills. A bond way formed between the tutors and tutees and a "care partner" like atmosphere was achieved. I didn't see many disadvantages other than using up one lunch hour for training and taking the time preparing checklists, surveys, and procedure sheets...which is a part of our job anyway. So overall, this experience was a positive one and I will definitely continue to use peer tutoring in the future!