In Module 1 we established the research case for peer learning — why it works, what conditions are required, and why most group work falls short of creating those conditions. The question now is a practical one: how do you actually structure peer learning in your classroom so that every student is genuinely contributing, genuinely accountable, and genuinely learning?
In this module, we will move from the evidence base into practice. You will explore a range of specific, research-backed strategies — from the pre-flight checklist to the ladder of feedback — that make peer learning structured, accountable and immediately applicable in your next lesson. We will also look at how peer assessment serves as a natural stepping stone to something even more powerful: students taking ownership of their own learning.
Practical Strategies for Peer Learning: Evaluate a range of practical peer learning strategies grounded in Dylan Wiliam's research, and reflect on your own practice to identify which strategies would most immediately improve the quality of peer learning in your classroom.
