Peer interaction occurs in class in discussion and working on small in-class exercises. Understand themselves better as learners. Correct wrong ideas Realize that they can learn new knowledge and use it in real situations. This is important and difficult in science classes. They overcome the fear of science.
Science is taught in the context of what the student is already familiar and knowledgeable about.
The instructor engages the student where he or she is at and then moves them into unfamiliar territory. Evaluate their own strengths, limitations, and interests. Set attainable academic and career goals. Biweekly testing allows for them to develop effective study strategies early in the term. They can make course corrections early.