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We humans are social animals. We learn best and enjoy learning most when we learn with and for others. The research-supported benefits of students working together include increased higher order thinking, greater engagement, higher self esteem and higher test scores. Thus, student–student interaction, a.k.a., peer interaction, collaborative learning, and cooperative learning, should be a regular and significant aspect of students’ learning experiences.
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Jacobs, G.M., Renandya, W.A., Power, M. (2016). Student–Student Interaction. In: Simple, Powerful Strategies for Student Centered Learning. SpringerBriefs in Education. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-25712-9_2
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