EFFECTS OF PEER TUTORING ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES STUDENT AT IMMACULADA CONCEPCION COLLEGE

Abstract

Peer tutoring offers several benefits for students. It provides a valuable opportunity for learners to receive help from their peers in a less intimidating environment, which can encourage shy or struggling students to seek assistance and ask questions without fear of judgment. This informal setup fosters a sense of comfort, making it easier for students to engage with the material. Moreover, peer tutoring strengthens social bonds and enhances communication skills as students work collaboratively to support one another. Additionally, it benefits both the tutor and the tutee: tutors reinforce their own understanding of the subject while helping others learn. Additionally, peer tutoring promotes collaboration and teamwork, cultivating a sense of community within the learning environment. This cooperative approach encourages students to work together and support one another in their academic journey. Furthermore, peer tutoring enhances students' understanding of academic concepts by allowing for peer explanations and discussions. When students explain concepts to their peers, they not only reinforce their own comprehension but also solidify their knowledge, as teaching others often deepens their grasp of the material. This process of teaching and explaining concepts to peers can significantly deepen students' comprehension and retention of the material. By articulating their understanding and answering questions, students are encouraged to think critically and revisit the content from different perspectives. This active engagement with the material helps to reinforce key concepts, making it easier for students to recall and apply what they’ve learned in future academic tasks. The research was conducted to assist students, teachers, school administrators, researchers, and future scholars in better understanding the effects of peer tutoring on academic performance. To gather the necessary data, the researchers conducted an online survey with 245 respondents, collecting information about their grades, frequency and duration of peer tutoring, and the perceived impact of peer tutoring on their academic performance. The findings revealed a positive effect of peer tutoring on students' academic performance, highlighting its potential as an effective learning strategy.