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PEER TEACHING [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-10-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Education Theory and Methods
- Special Education
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- participatory learning
1, record 1, English, participatory%20learning
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An approach to teaching and learning which focuses on the learner. 2, record 1, English, - participatory%20learning
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Participatory learning] encourages learning by doing, using small groups, concrete materials, open questioning and peer teaching. 2, record 1, English, - participatory%20learning
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
- Éducation spéciale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- apprentissage participatif
1, record 1, French, apprentissage%20participatif
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] approche de l'enseignement et de l'apprentissage qui se concentre sur l'élève. 1, record 1, French, - apprentissage%20participatif
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[L'apprentissage participatif] encourage l'apprentissage par l'action, en petits groupes, avec des informations concrètes, un questionnement ouvert et l'enseignement par les pairs. 1, record 1, French, - apprentissage%20participatif
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-07-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Education (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- peer learning
1, record 2, English, peer%20learning
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- peer-to-peer learning 2, record 2, English, peer%2Dto%2Dpeer%20learning
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
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, supplemental instruction, peer tutoring, peer teaching, and peer-assisted learning. Peer learning emphasizes the experience of all participating students. 3, record 2, English, - peer%20learning
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- apprentissage entre pairs
1, record 2, French, apprentissage%20entre%20pairs
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- apprentissage par les pairs 2, record 2, French, apprentissage%20par%20les%20pairs
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les principaux chercheurs qui ont analysé l'apprentissage coopératif [...] définissent l'apprentissage par les pairs comme une stratégie d'apprentissage qui amène un petit groupe hétérogène d'élèves à travailler ensemble à l'atteinte d'un but commun. La stratégie d'apprentissage mise en œuvre dans un tel contexte vise l'atteinte d'objectifs tant cognitifs qu'affectifs et s'appuie sur l'nterdépendance de même que sur la responsabilité individuelle de chacun des membres du groupe. 2, record 2, French, - apprentissage%20entre%20pairs
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-02-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Education Theory and Methods
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- peer tutoring
1, record 3, English, peer%20tutoring
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An instructional method in which one child tutors another in material on which the tutor is an "expert" and the tutee is a "novice." 2, record 3, English, - peer%20tutoring
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tutoring approaches and models have many variations in the regular classroom and include tutorial instruction, peer tutoring, peer teaching, peer education... 3, record 3, English, - peer%20tutoring
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- tutorat par les pairs
1, record 3, French, tutorat%20par%20les%20pairs
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- tutorat par un pair 2, record 3, French, tutorat%20par%20un%20pair
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Méthode pédagogique] qui consiste en une intervention structurée entre deux élèves où l'un d'eux fournit à l'autre un support scolaire. 3, record 3, French, - tutorat%20par%20les%20pairs
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le projet présenté visait à améliorer le niveau de lecture des élèves de trois écoles d’immersion française grâce au tutorat par les pairs. Le programme consistait en des sessions privées entre un pair de cinquième, sixième ou septième année et un lecteur en difficulté de deuxième ou troisième année. 4, record 3, French, - tutorat%20par%20les%20pairs
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-01-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Education Theory and Methods
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- peer teaching
1, record 4, English, peer%20teaching
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[An instructional method that] involves students learning from and with each other in ways which are mutually beneficial and involve sharing knowledge, ideas and experience between participants. 2, record 4, English, - peer%20teaching
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Peer teaching is a variety of peer tutoring in which students take turn in the role of the teacher. The kind of activities engaged during peer teaching can be as varied as the act of teaching itself. 3, record 4, English, - peer%20teaching
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- enseignement entre pairs
1, record 4, French, enseignement%20entre%20pairs
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- enseignement par les pairs 2, record 4, French, enseignement%20par%20les%20pairs
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode pédagogique qui consiste pour les élèves à s'enseigner mutuellement, par le partage de connaissances, d'expériences et d'idées. 3, record 4, French, - enseignement%20entre%20pairs
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
enseignement entre pairs : terme recommandé par le Réseau des traducteurs et traductrices en éducation. 4, record 4, French, - enseignement%20entre%20pairs
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-12-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Committees and Boards (Admin.)
- Education
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Quality Assurance Monitoring Committee
1, record 5, English, Quality%20Assurance%20Monitoring%20Committee
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Quality Assurance Monitoring Committee, a joint committee of the Association of Atlantic Universities(AAU) and the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission(MPHEC), carries out the monitoring function on behalf of the Commission. This Committee was established as a peer review committee whose purpose is to advise and assist the MPHEC in ensuring continuous improvement in the quality of academic programmes and of teaching at post-secondary institutions included within its scope by monitoring institutional quality assurance activities. A key outcome of the process is to provide assistance and advice to institutions on ways to enhance their current quality assurance policy and procedures. 1, record 5, English, - Quality%20Assurance%20Monitoring%20Committee
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Comités et commissions (Admin.)
- Pédagogie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Comité responsable de la vérification de l'assurance de la qualité
1, record 5, French, Comit%C3%A9%20responsable%20de%20la%20v%C3%A9rification%20de%20l%27assurance%20de%20la%20qualit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Comité responsable de la vérification de l'assurance de la qualité, un comité conjoint de l'Association des universités de l'Atlantique (AUA) et de la Commission de l'enseignement supérieur des Provinces maritimes (CESPM), est responsable de la fonction de surveillance au nom de la Commission. Ce comité a été établi sous forme de comité d'évaluation par les pairs dans le but de conseiller et d'aider la CESPM à assurer une amélioration continue de la qualité des programmes d'études et de l'enseignement dans les établissements d'enseignement postsecondaire qui relèvent de son mandat en surveillant les activités d'assurance de la qualité dans les divers établissements. L'un des principaux résultats du processus est la prestation d'aide et de conseils aux établissements sur la façon d'améliorer leurs politiques et procédures existantes d'assurance de la qualité. 1, record 5, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20responsable%20de%20la%20v%C3%A9rification%20de%20l%27assurance%20de%20la%20qualit%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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