Definition of peer tutoring?
Peer tutoring is commonly used to describe tutoring that is done
between two people who are close in age and at a similar academic
level. For instance, a high school senior who helps another high
school senior in physics class would be considered peer tutoring. A
high school junior who helps a high school freshman in biology
would also be considered peer tutoring because both students are in
high school, and therefore they are technically "peers."
Many high schools, middle schools and colleges have peer
tutoring programs in which individuals who have done well in
certain classes sign up to help others with the class. For many
students, a peer tutor is just what they need to get back on
track.
Other students may require a professional tutor, who may have
more experience and resources available to help the student.