The concepts of peer-led learning and collaborative learning have been used for many years in chemistry education and the advantages of these approaches are well documented. There are many references that show that this method has many advantages.  The Chemistry Department of Saint Vincent College has implemented a Collaborative Learning Project (CLP) which incorporates aspects of Supplemental Instruction and Peer-Led Team Learning (PLTL) in a unique way.  Our evidence to date shows that the method not only has significant benefit for the students enrolled in the classes, but there are also positive impacts on the facilitators. A unique aspect of our program is the significant role that facilitators have in designing the details of the peer learning activities. This responsibility appears to help facilitators develop  both a better understanding of the concepts used during the CLP sessions as well as how these concepts are used  in upper level classes they take

CLP: A collaborative learning program in chemistry with benefits for both students and facilitators

249th National Meeting (2015)

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