Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/252072 
Year of Publication: 
2022
Series/Report no.: 
CESifo Working Paper No. 9555
Publisher: 
Center for Economic Studies and ifo Institute (CESifo), Munich
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.
Subjects: 
tutoring
higher education
online teaching
Covid
mental health
JEL: 
I20
I23
I24
I10
Document Type: 
Working Paper
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