Drivers for Change – Engage in Peer Learning
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The term peer learning refers to situations where peers support each other in learning processes. There are different forms of peer learning such as:
- peer support groups
- networks
- supplemental instruction
- peer coaching and mentoring
- and peer teaching
Peer learning involves formal and informal interactions among people of similar position based on shared goals and interests, job roles, or place in a community. A peer learning relationship is one of equals. It does not mean that a “teacher” has all the knowledge or authority, and the “learner” has none. Peer learning involves peers coming together to exchange knowledge, share practices, and develop leadership in the work they do together.
Adapted from:
- Community Tool Box. (2023). Section 8. Establishing a Peer Education Program. Retrieved from: https://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/implement/improving-services/peer-education/mai
- Backer, T. E., (2008). Peer Networking and Community Change: Experiences of the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Human Interaction Research Institute. Retrieved from
https://www.aecf.org/resources/peer-networking-and-community-change
Further Reading / Additional Resources:
Wenger, E. (2002) Cultivating communities of practice: A quick start-up guide. Retrieved from:
https://ec.europa.eu/employment_social/equal_consolidated/data/document/0709-cop-guide_en.pdf
Backer, T. E., (2008). Peer Networking and Community Change: Experiences of the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Human Interaction Research Institute.
https://folio.iupui.edu/bitstream/handle/10244/248/PeerNetworking_full.pdf
Andrews, M. & N. Manning (2016). A Guide to Peer-to-Peer Learning – How to make peer-to-peer support and learning effective in the public sector? Paris: Effective Institutions Platform (EIP)
https://www.effectiveinstitutions.org/media/The_EIP_P_to_P_Learning_Guide.pdf
Sample Tools:
Community Tool Box. (2023). Section 8. Establishing a Peer Education Program – Checklist. Retrieved from:
https://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/implement/improving-services/peer-education/checklist