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# Peer instruction

Peer instruction is an interactive teaching method in which students discuss underlying concepts with each other during the lecture. Learning comes from the students helping each other explain concepts.

## Preparation

* Watch [this video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9orbxoRofI7) giving some context peer instructed learning
* Read [this article](https://elearning.dtu.dk/TEACH/Peer-Instruction) on how to set up peer instructed learning
* Watch [this video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiD4YBr8F4o) also about what peer instructed learning is
* Read [this article](https://www.rit.edu/academicaffairs/tls/sites/rit.edu.academicaffairs.tls/files/docs/te-peerinstruct-concept.pdf) about creating a good concept question
* A little about [pdf](https://www.rit.edu/academicaffairs/tls/sites/rit.edu.academicaffairs.tls/files/docs/te-peerinstruct-facilitate.pdf) about facilitating peer review

If you really want to go deep read [this](https://www.lifescied.org/doi/10.1187/cbe.14-11-0198) (takes about 5 minutes to skim)

## Exercises

* [Exercise](/teacher-curriculum/exercises/peer-instruction.md)

## Learning Paths

* [Teaching the class](/teacher-curriculum/learning-paths/teaching-the-class.md)