Henry Markovits, Valerie Thompson
Different developmental patterns of simple deductive and probabilistic inferential reasoning
Memory & cognition
peerled team learning pltl pedagogical approach shown benefit students especially underrepresented minority students peer leaders science technology engineering mathematics stem disciplines work present results study impact pltl peer leaders controlled implementation general biology general chemistry statistics courses hispanicserving minorityserving institution specifically measured pltl programs impact peer leaders skill development engagement subject material sense belonging peer leaders weekly peer leader reflections analyzed using dreyfus model exhibited consistent set skills analyzed using pazos model revealed consistent type studentpeer leader interactions allowing peer leaders assigned specific levels hierarchy models analysis eight skillbased likertscale questions salg survey showed overall positive shift highest level independent skill interaction level peer leader observed several instances peer leaders acknowledging development communication skills sincere attempts creating engaging classroom deep investment students success peer leaders also reported improvements understanding subjects teaching wanting persevere solve problems independently feeling passionate helping students