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mercredi 10 octobre 2018

Points To Consider When Choosing Peer Tutoring Materials

By Robert Foster


When students help each other in learning, they make the work easier for the teachers and their performance is likely to be better compared to when they study as individuals. The proper peer tutoring materials are needed so that the strategy can work perfectly. The following are things to consider when making a choice.

The needs of the members of your class should be considered. Different classes will have students who have different challenges and hence the tools will differ depending on these needs. For instance, a class with slow learners will not require the same learning tools like that with learners that have physical challenges like blindness. You need to take the time to assess your class and know what their biggest challenge is.

The context of a program shows all the topics that have been included in it. Reading the cover is hence not enough to make you decide on whether it will be useful or not. You must hence go through the context carefully as it helps in knowing if the program has been prepared in accordance with the required curriculum.

The age of your learners is an important consideration. It is possible that the reason they are taking the time to understand is the use of too complicated tools. If the remedies you employ are also complicated, you will still get disappointed. When conducting your search, ensure you indicate the age of your learners so that you can get the most appropriate options.

When getting the tools, it is important to know which ones are effective. It will give you peace of mind to know that the method works and hence you can expect good results if you use it. By talking to different teachers, you will know if the tools are effective or not. If the author has a website, going through the reviews will give you an idea of what to expect.

The tools you choose should also be culturally sensitive. This will mostly involve the language used. Some authors are not sensitive to the cultures and backgrounds of their readers and this is very dangerous as it will affect some learners in a negative manner. It is your duty as a teacher to go through the book to be sure that no culture is offended in any manner.

It is wise to involve the parents of the learners in your decision making. You will require them to pay for the kits and there will be misunderstandings if you choose the ones they cannot afford. They also need to go through it and point out any complaints. Involving the parents will help you attain the goal faster as they will offer you their support.

The other thing you need to keep in mind is the availability of the program and the process of acquiring it for the learners. If you conducted an online search, you need to confirm that you can find the tool in your town. This will prevent you from visiting too many stores looking for the same thing. The author will direct you on where to get the program on his website.




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