When someone other than the instructor has grasped a knowledge or skill and explains it to other students, this is referred to as:

When someone other than the instructor has mastered a knowledge or skill and shares that understanding with fellow students, it is known as peer assistance. This process involves collaboration among students, enabling them to learn from each other’s experiences and insights. Peer assistance fosters an environment where learners can clarify concepts and reinforce their learning through teaching, benefiting both the student who is explaining and the peers receiving the information.

This approach is particularly effective in educational settings, as it encourages active participation and can lead to deeper understanding. By using peer assistance, students may feel more comfortable asking questions and may engage more fully than in a traditional instructor-led environment.

Mentoring, on the other hand, generally involves a more experienced individual guiding a less experienced student over a longer period, which is different from the immediate reciprocal teaching nature of peer assistance. Counseling focuses on providing emotional or psychological support rather than academic help. Coaching assistance typically refers to more formal guidance that helps improve specific skills through structured practice rather than the informal exchange of knowledge typical in peer assistance.