Which of the following statements describes why peer teaching can increase a student’s comfort in learning something? A. Peers a
re often more willing to question content and express ideal freely when being taught by other peers. B. Peers are less likely to focus on their work when working with another students. C. Students are generally uncomfortable with those in authority positions. D. Peers generally ask easier questions than the teacher so the students being taught will get the correct answer.
The correct answer is A. Peers are often more willing to question content and express ideal freely when being taught by other peers.
Explanation:
Peer teaching implies students learn from other students rather than from a teacher or authority figure. This type of teaching has been found to make students more comfortable to learn and participate. This can be explained because in peer teaching there is equality of power; this means students are free to participate, ask questions, question content, and express themselves without getting a bad grade or being judged. Also, students use similar language that facilitates interaction and learning. This implies the statement that expresses the reason peer teaching increases student's comfort is " Peers are often more willing to question content and express ideal freely when being taught by other peers".
