ASK Model of Peer Tutoring: Theory and Research

摘要

This paper proposes a model of peer tutoring for use in college classrooms. Thepeer tutor is conceptualized as a coach who guides and shapes students' learning. Three components of peer tutoring are considered: (1) the tutor's attitude toward teaching, (2) tutoring skills such as diagnosing (questioning, listening, and observing), intervening (prompting and clarifying), and evaluating (providing feedback and reinforcement), and (3) the tutor's knowledge of the subject. Thus, this is called the ASK model of peer tutoring. The model represents a synthesis of literature from three theoretical perspectives-behavioral, cognitive, and sociocognitive. Theory and research in these three areas are offered to support the model and its components. Peer tutoring, Training, Expertise, Knowledge engineering, Coaching, Tutoring skills, Attitude, Prior knowledge.