Peer-mediated Instruction for Secondary Students
Jade Wexler, University of Maryland and Deborah Reed, University of Iowa
Issue 25, Spring 2016
According to the authors, peer-mediated instruction is a broad term for an instructional format that requires same-age peers to take on roles and follow a systematic procedure to learn content and/or improve skills. Peer-mediated instruction can be implemented in many formats and a variety of contexts. It is meant to take advantage of the heterogeneity of skill levels and interests in secondary content area courses.