Peer Tutoring: An Effective Student Leadership Driver

Abstract

The study marked at knowing how peer tutoring (PT) program could develop leadership skills in students. Leadership is something related to the values which leaders opt to convert and transform morals into engagements and threats into achievements. Inclusively, at the high school Multi-Tiered System of Supports educational specialists approve numerous elementary moralities and mechanisms including leadership. Peer assistance and coaching plans can be very productive means of supporting learners, and in developing leadership talents. The present study was qualitative in nature and interviews were conducted for the school’s 9th grade students. Eight indicators were used in identifying Leadership trends amongst the participants. Findings supported improvement in leadership traits including; quality of relationship, different situations and skill levels. The participants found PT an eye opener and became supportive and cooperative, developing humility in them to think for all. The study concluded that compulsory planning and exercises must be structured for both tutors and tutees, guaranteeing their large-scale encouraging support as a peer leader for achieving healthy learning outcome.

       Keywords: peer tutoring, student leadership, leadership attribute, program