Teaching with Impact:
A Guide for Near-Peer Teaching
Set Expectations Early
Define roles and responsibilities.
Clarify rotation goals.
Understand Learning Styles
Ask Learner about their preferred learning styles.
Adapt to Preferences.
Debrief and Reflect
Review the case or interaction afterward.
Offer constructive feedback in a safe space.
Assess Knowledge,
Then Challenge
Tailor questions to the learner’s knowledge base.
Pose questions within their reach.
Teach While You Work
Share rationale for decisions: orders, labs, etc.
Explain steps in real-time during procedures.