A systematic review on near-peer teaching in higher education: Training, types of instruction, and outcomes
Izaak Dekker,
Marieke Thurlings,
Laurie Delnoij
et al.
Abstract:This comprehensive study reviewed the literature on near-peer teaching (NPT) in higher education, synthesizing what is known from 111 empirical, peer-reviewed studies describing how near-peer teachers (NPTs) were trained, what instruction they provided, and the outcomes this yielded for students and NPTs. The vast majority of the studies was conducted in medical or science education and was often called peer-assisted learning, while a minority used supplemental instruction or peer-assisted study sessions. The … Show more
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