Table 1 Previous studies on peer leaders

Amaral & Vala, 2009

Earned higher grades in first semester than the traditional A students.

Becvar, Dreyfuss, Flores, & Dickson, 2008

Graduation rate was 97% compared to overall 49%

Gafney & Varma-Nelson, 2007

Appreciation for what it takes to be a teacher, 92% positively rate experience, gained confidence in presenting and working as a team

Hug, Thiry, & Tedford, 2011

Self-reported increases in decision-making skills, facilitation skills, and content knowledge

Johnson, Robbins, & Loui, 2015

Journal entries reflected a transition from content expert focus to seeking effective facilitation techniques

Schray, Russo, Egolf, Lademan, & Gelormo, 2009

Standard peer leaders more likely to “teach” than in-class peer leaders

Snyder & Wiles, 2015

Perceived gains Learning from multiple viewpoints and experiencing new and different approaches to learning

Stewart, Amar, & Bruce, 2007

Increased leadership skills, confidence, and content knowledge. Also a growing interest in teaching

Tenney & Houck, 2003

Notable increase in proportion of chemistry majors’ declaring intention to teach

Tenney & Houck, 2004

Upon reflection, benefitted by learning content, relationship with instructor, teaching skills, and people skills