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Learning is a continuous process and when we talk about Gen Z, their perspective and approach towards learning is dynamic and innovative. Peer learning is one such educational approach where children work together in groups to achieve shared learning goals. And when they work in groups, they create new ideas and connect to past experiences. This learning strategy benefits in the following ways:

Learner-centered approach: Students learn better from each other especially from slightly more experienced peers.

Enhances the Intra-Personal skills: Working in groups requires the students to interact with each other, expressing their ideas clearly, listening to their peers and respecting each other’s point of view even if there is a difference in opinion. This makes the students people smart. Students with different mindsets work on same topics and work together on common projects and this results in having multiple solutions to one common problem. This leads to innovation and increased efficiency.

Importance of Teamwork: Teamwork is very important at every step in life. Students gain confidence and attain better problem-solving and decision-making skills when they work in a team.

Enhanced Understanding: Collaborative learning allows students to discuss concepts, share perspectives, and explain ideas to one another, leading to a deeper understanding of the material. For instance, in a collaborative Science project, students might work together to design and conduct experiments, helping each other understand complex Scientific principles.

Development of Critical Thinking Skills: Peer learning encourages students to think critically, evaluate evidence, and consider multiple viewpoints. For example, in a group discussion about a historical event, students might analyze primary sources, debate interpretations, and develop their conclusions based on evidence.

Promotion of Social Skills: Peer learning helps students develop important social skills such as teamwork, leadership, and conflict resolution. In a group project in a Language arts class, for instance, students must negotiate roles and responsibilities, resolve disagreements, and work together to achieve a common goal.

Increased Engagement and Motivation: Working with peers can make learning more enjoyable and engaging, leading to increased motivation and participation. For example, in a collaborative Math activity, students might work together to solve challenging problems, encouraging one another and celebrating their successes as a group.

Digitization and Gamification: Who better than this generation seem to have a seamless collaboration with social media and gaming elements which makes the peer learning a fun filled experience.

Brain breaks for better Mental health and Focus: A quick run, jog or jiggle to a dance number is so much fun when done together in peers. Sometimes a quick and short gaming session can also be a breather for the peers if done in a restricted manner

Knowledge Repositories: Peer learning offers to create repositories of knowledge on a common platform which is accessible to all, at any point of time

Micro learning: Peer learning offers learning in small parts or chunks which are manageable and achievable.

Overall, peer learning promotes active engagement, fosters a supportive learning environment, and prepares students for success in both academic and real-world settings.