PEER TEACHING IN A LEARNING CENTRE

Authors

  • Victor Haines Dawson College, Montreal
  • Rozanne Goldman Dawson College, Montreal

Abstract

Lafontaine Campus of Dawson College is situated near Montreal's "Main" and draws a large number of students from immigrant communities in that area of the city. Low proficiency in the language of instruction is a frequent hindrance to students' general progress in the college. To serve the needs of such a student population, various techniques in PSI and peer teaching have been combined in a teaching service which is directed from a learning centre. The structure and administration of such a system may be of interest to other colleges whose students need extra instruction in academic skills.

Author Biographies

Victor Haines, Dawson College, Montreal

Victor Haines has taught English at Acadia University, College militaire royal de Saint Jean, and at present is at Dawson College. He has published in the field of second language teaching and has a Ph.D. from McGill University in English Literature.

Rozanne Goldman, Dawson College, Montreal

Rozanne Goldman received a B.A. in psychology and linguistics from McGill University. She completed a M.Sc. in reading at Syracuse University. At present she is Director of the Dawson College Learning Centre.

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Published

1976-09-01

How to Cite

Haines, V., & Goldman, R. (1976). PEER TEACHING IN A LEARNING CENTRE. McGill Journal of Education / Revue Des Sciences De l’éducation De McGill, 11(002). Retrieved from https://mje.mcgill.ca/article/view/7102

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 002 (1976)

Section

Articles