The protégé effect: Does literature support it?
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Investigates the applicability of the protege effect in traditional classroom settings, social avenues and within health care.
The protégé effect posits that teaching someone else a concept enhances the teacher’s understanding of the topic. Does scientific literature support this idea? This video examines some interesting findings in pedagogical research. It also investigates the applicability of the protege effect in traditional classroom settings, social avenues and within health care.
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