Social life and learning: Peer scaffolding in a new entrant classroom

Abstract

A fascinating insight into how children learn "to do school". This study identifies the ways in which children make use of peer modelling and assistance as they first adjust to the classroom climate, and then contribute to it as new 5-year-olds join the class.

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St. George, A., & Cullen, J. (1999). Social life and learning: Peer scaffolding in a new entrant classroom. Set: Research Information for Teachers, 1, 1–4. https://doi.org/10.18296/set.0815
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