Tutoring in (online) higher education: Experimental evidence

David Hardt, Markus Nagler and Johannes Rincke

Economics of Education Review, 2023, vol. 92, issue C

Abstract: Demand for personalized online tutoring in higher education is growing but there is little research on its effectiveness. We conducted an RCT offering remote peer tutoring in micro- and macroeconomics at a German university teaching online due to the Covid-pandemic. Treated students met in small groups, in alternating weeks with and without a more senior student tutor. The treatment improved study behavior and increased contact to other students. Tutored students achieved around 30% more credits and a one grade level better GPA across treated subjects. Our findings suggest that the program reduced outcome inequality. We find no impacts on mental health.

Keywords: Tutoring; Online education; Covid-19; Higher education (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1016/j.econedurev.2022.102350

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