Peer collaborative learning

What is the PCL Programme?

• PCL is learning though working together, collectively and  collaboratively.
• It can be any activity where a group of people share their  knowledge, experience, skills, competence and feelings.
• PCL refers to small group learning that is managed and  run by students themselves with the purpose of improving  their chances of academic success.

Where it is offered?

Please contact the regional centre closest to you for more information.

Primary aims of PCL

• Group interaction amongst distance learners facilitated by facilitators around issues of the subject content, and assignments.
• Group interaction will take place with learners from specific subjects.
• To ensure that learners are provided with an opportunity to discuss the subject content, prepare for examinations as well as prepare for assignments through group interaction.
• Group discussions will be facilitated by facilitators supported by lecturers.
• Ongoing study support
• Assist learners to identify study problems and help them cope or channel them to appropriate services.
• Help learners identify courses that can address problems like study skills, note taking and time management.

Benefits of the PCL

• Supports students in all areas that affect them.
• Promotes healthy interaction and student development.
• Improves learning.
• Promotes proactive problem identification.
• Shares information in a non-threatening and informal manner.

Who to contact

Mr Hannes Jansen van Vuuren (HVanvure@unisa.ac.za)

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