Peer LearningDay 3: Teaching social studies in diverse

classrooms

https://youtu.be/tUncwY4SBOA

Agenda 9:00 – 9:20 Welcome 9:20 – 9:40 Brain Exercise 9:30 – 9:40 Introduction to Learning Objectives 9:40 – 10:30 What is Peer Learning Strategies10:30 – 10:45 Brain Break10:45 – 11:00 Demonstrate 11:00 – 11:15 Practice being a player/coach11:15 – 11:30 Switch roles11:30 – 11:45 Discussion about experience11:45 – 12:00 Assessment | Wrap-Up

Backward Brain Bicycle Riding

https://youtu.be/MFzDaBzBlL0

Why?

Introduction-Tammy Geene● GSRP Teacher● 15 years teaching● Undergraduate at

Aquinas● Graduate Studies at

MSU● Free Time???

Brain Warm-up Exercise

Objectives● Understand what is Peer Learning● Describe the benefits of Peer

Learning● How can it work in social studies

· I didn't really get what that book was about.

· I just don't get it!

· I'm not sure what the most important parts of the reading were.

· I couldn't really create an image in my head of what was going on.

· It takes me so long to read something. It's hard to follow along with everything going on.

Kids Perspective

What is Peer LearningPeer learning essentially refers to students learning with and from each other as fellow learners without any implied authority to any individual, based on the tenet that “Students learn a great deal by explaining their ideas to others and by participating in activities in which they can learn from their peers” (Boud, 2001).

Students will...Construct their own meaning and understanding of what they need to learn by● collecting ● analysing ● evaluating ● applying● conversing● questioning

Comprehension!!!!!Comprehension is the understanding and interpretation of what is read. To be able to accurately understand written material, children need to be able to1) decode what they read; 2) make connections between what they read and what they already know; and 3) think deeply about what they have read.

Why bring Peer Learning to social studies?

Peer Learning ProcessStep 1-Create pairs Step 2-Choose roles (coach or player)Step 3-Award students points for good reading and coaching.

Example of Peer Learning

https://youtu.be/yf7PbFli9s8

Teacher Review of Peer Learning

https://youtu.be/BbDKQ3CX_iY

Benefits of Peer Learning● content knowledge acquisition● self-directed learning skills● critical thinking/problem solving

skills● communication● teamwork● learning through reflection

Brain Break (15minutes)

Learning Stationhttps://youtu.be/Pgyn0pI9SJ4

Practice Peer Mentoring1.Choose a partner2.Decide who will be coach/player3.Player read the provided selection.4.Coach assist player with questions.5.Switch roles and read other

selection.

Questions/Answers

Check your understanding1.What is the role of the player?2.What is the role of the coach?3.What is the job of the teacher?4. Is Peer Learning Strategies just a

reading strategy? Explain5.What is a benefit of Peer Learning?6.Can you use this in your classroom?

Explain

HomeworkWith the lesson that you brought. Create a form that will help a coach and player team. What are some questions that students would need to answer. Review vocabulary, identify details on maps, or information about a historical date as examples.

ReferencesBoud, D. (2001). ‘Introduction: Making the Move to Peer Learning’. In Boud, D., Cohen, Ruth & Sampson, Jane (Ed.). Peer Learning in Higher Education: Learning From & With Each Other. London: Kogan Page Ltd, 1–17.

Fuchs, D., Fuchs, L., & Burish, P. (2000). Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies: An Evidence-Based Practice to Promote Reading Achievement. Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 15(2), 85-91.

Michigan Social Studies Curriculum:http://gomaisa-public.rubiconatlas.org/Atlas/Develop/UnitMap/View/Default?SourceSiteID=&UnitID=13478&YearID=2015&CurriculumMapID=44&

Reading Rockets: http://www.readingrockets.org/helping/target/comprehension

Successful Learning: http://cdtl.nus.edu.sg/success/sl13.htm