Peer tutoring as a powerful resource for learning among students: Effects on fluency and reading comprehension
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https://doi.org/10.4151/07189729-Vol.52-Iss.2-Art.141Keywords:
Cooperative learning peer tutoring learning learning reading comprehension reading fluency.Abstract
The aim of the study is to investigate the impact of cooperation networks in the classroomthrough an educational programme based on peer tutoring, to promote improvement in reading comprehension and fluency. 127 students in grades from second to fifth year of 4 schools in Spain participated in the programme “Leemos en Pareja” (Reading in Pairs). Mixed methods of study, combining a quasi-experimental design with comparison group (120 students) and interpreting the findings via a qualitative analysis, is used to respond to the research objectives.The results showed the progress made by the students in reading comprehension and fluency,identifying as facilitators of learning, mediation and permanent set performing students tutored by their peer tutors. Aside from being a valued methodology that responds to student diversity, peer tutoring enhances the intrinsic value of cooperation.
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2013-06-29
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Valdebenito, V., & Duran, D. (2013). Peer tutoring as a powerful resource for learning among students: Effects on fluency and reading comprehension. Perspectiva Educacional, 52(2), 154–176. https://doi.org/10.4151/07189729-Vol.52-Iss.2-Art.141
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Copyright (c) 2013 Vanessa Valdebenito, David Duran
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