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Peer tutoring in mathematics: listening to students’ perceptions and attitudes to improve programme

Yuen, Constance and Fernando, Cheryl (2017) Peer tutoring in mathematics: listening to students’ perceptions and attitudes to improve programme. In: International Conference on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ICSoTL 2017), 4 - 5 April 2017, UUM EDC Hotels & Resorts, Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia.

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Abstract

This study examined the perceptions and attitudes of students in a reciprocal peer tutoring programme in Mathematics in Malaysia. Focus groups and reflection journals with open-ended questions were used. The study found that students’ perceptions and attitudes were generally positive, but this differ slightly according to the students’ ability. This student feedback is used to improve the programme.Implications for practice and for future research, especially for interventions that engage students to give feedback for the programme, are discussed.

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Additional Information: ISBN: 978-983-42061-4-7 Organized by: School of Education and Modern Languages, Universiti Utara Malaysia
Uncontrolled Keywords: peer tutoring, problem solving, student feedback.
Subjects: L Education > L Education (General)
Divisions: School of Education & Modern Languages
Depositing User: Mrs. Norazmilah Yaakub
Date Deposited: 10 Jul 2017 07:56
Last Modified: 11 Jul 2017 01:14
URI: https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/22552

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