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occurs when a more advanced learner takes on a role in supporting the learning of a less advanced learner. When this is set up within formal educational contexts care is needed to consider ethical issues, and the likely benefits to both learner.

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Author: Keith

Former school and college science teacher, teacher educator, research supervisor, and research methods lecturer. Emeritus Professor of Science Education at the University of Cambridge.