The Impact of Peer

Tutoring on Fluency
Improvement in Senior
High School
Peer tutoring is a powerful approach that can significantly enhance
fluency development among senior high school students. By leveraging
the knowledge and skills of their peers, learners engage in meaningful
interactions that boost their language proficiency.

by Fernan Abuso
Overview of Peer Tutoring
Peer tutoring involves students helping their fellow classmates in a
structured and supportive environment. This collaborative learning
strategy allows tutors to reinforce their own understanding while
providing personalized guidance to their peers, fostering a sense of
community and shared success.
Benefits of Peer Tutoring for Fluency
Development

1 Individualized 2 Reduced Anxiety 3 Increased

Feedback
Peer tutors can provide
tailored feedback and
suggestions to address
each student's unique
language needs, leading
to more targeted
improvements in fluency.
Working with a peer
Engagement
creates a more relaxed The interactive nature of
and supportive peer tutoring fosters
atmosphere, helping active participation,
students feel more keeping students
comfortable practicing motivated and engaged
and improving their in the learning process.
language skills.
Challenges in Implementing Peer Tutoring
Programs
Training Tutors Scheduling Logistics Maintaining Engagement

Ensuring peer tutors are
equipped with the necessary
skills and strategies to provide
effective guidance can be a
challenge.
Coordinating the schedules
of tutors and tutees to create
a consistent and sustainable
peer tutoring program can be
logistically complex.
Keeping both tutors and
tutees motivated and
engaged throughout the
peer tutoring process can be
an ongoing challenge.
Strategies for Effective Peer Tutoring
Sessions
Set Clear Goals
Establish specific, measurable goals for each tutoring session to ensure
progress and maintain focus.

Provide Structured Feedback

Tutors should offer constructive, actionable feedback to help tutees identify
areas for improvement and build their fluency.

Foster Collaborative Learning

Encourage active participation and dialogue between tutors and tutees to
create a truly collaborative learning environment.