Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation · 2001 · 278 citations · 12 references
EducationEducational PsychologyTeachingCommunity EducationCounseling TechniquesPedagogyPeer InteractionPeer LearningConceptual Framework AlignmentPeer ConsultationPeer TeachingPeer-assisted PracticePeer-mediated Instruction
The article discusses essential practical elements for organizing local peer‑assisted learning programs. The authors examine how developing PAL interventions can enhance educational and psychological consulting and explore practical applications of their framework. They review a range of PAL strategies, focusing on simple, quick methods, and explain organizational dimensions that shape these interventions. A conceptual model of the routes and channels through which PAL strategies exert effects is presented, showing how the framework can guide consultants to tailor PAL to local needs and promote high‑value practices. Readers are directed to additional detailed sources and resources.
Abstract In this article we explore ways in which the development of peer assisted learning (PAL) interventions can enhance the work of educational and psychological consultants. The range and scope of PAL strategies are reviewed, although the main focus is on simpler methods that are relatively easy and swift to implement. Organizational dimensions on which PAL interventions can vary are then explicated. Essential practical elements in the successful organization of local PAL programs are discussed. A model is provided of the routes and channels through which PAL strategies have their effects. This conceptual framework should help consultants illuminate the relevance of PAL to particular local needs, and promote the development of PAL into forms adding most educational value. Ways in which this framework might be applied in practice are explored. The interested reader is referred to more detailed sources and resources.
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