Collaborating with Peers

Study groups typically involve four to six students who meet weekly, sometimes more often, to share information, knowledge, and expertise about a course in which they are all enrolled. The study group environment offers students an opportunity to engage in a more in-depth discussion about course material. Students working in small groups typically learn more of what is taught and retain it longer than when the same content is presented in other instructional formats.

Why Study with Peers?

How Do I Establish a Study Group?

What Are Some Guidelines for Running a Study Group?

In order for a study group to be useful, it is important that its members establish ground rules that create an environment of trust and respect so that all members feel their contributions are valued. When such an environment exists, members are more willing to take risks, to think more creatively and be more open, which leads to a deeper, richer discussion.

How Do I Conduct a Study Group?

Logistics and Practical Ideas For Learning the Material

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