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Class Wide Peer Tutoring (CWPT)

Brianna Young

CWPT Routine
What is Peer Tutoring?
1. Pre-Assessments
Peer tutoring is a widely used evidence-based strategy since
students are serving as academic tutors and tutees. Student 2. Mini lessons
tutor groups consist of a lower performing student and a 3. CWPT Activity
higher performing student.
4. Suggested Activities
5. Mastery Post-Assessment

How should peer tutors be trained? Benefits of CWPT:

1. Establish rules for confidentiality of student progress.
1. Allows Students to receive 1:1
2. Define and develop procedures for social skills students
Assistance
may need throughout peer tutoring (i.e. taking turns,
accepting criticism or feedback). 2. Promotes academic and social
3. Explain and model peer tutoring and allow students to development.
practice prior to the first peer tutoring session. 3. Increases student engagement and
4. Train students how to provide feedback for correct and time on task.
incorrect peer responses, including praise. 4. Increases self-confidence and self-
efficacy.

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