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The LEVANTE site led by Cecilia Calero at Universidad Torcuato Di Tella in Argentina is conducting the “Little Teachers Project,” a large-scale, school-based study that explores how children learn by teaching others and themselves. This research uniquely combines peer tutoring (PT) and self-regulated learning (SRL) to investigate how these practices shape cognitive development, educational equity, and lifelong learning skills. With a focus on real-world classrooms in resource-constrained settings, the team examines the individual and collective impact of these strategies on both tutors and learners. Supported by economist and Co-PI Victor Volman, the project aims to generate culturally diverse, open-access data that contributes to educational policy and the broader LEVANTE network’s mission of fostering inclusive, effective learning environments across global contexts.
Principal Investigator
Cecilia Calero is an Associate Full-Time Professor with tenure in the School of Government, Education Area, at Universidad Torcuato Di Tella in Buenos Aires, Argentina. With a PhD in Biology from the Universidad de Buenos Aires, Calero leads research at the intersection of cognitive development, education, and public policy. Her work explores how children learn when placed in the role of teacher—of peers and of themselves—through the mechanisms of peer tutoring and self-regulated learning. She also collaborates with policymakers and educational institutions to translate cognitive science findings into effective and scalable classroom practices.
Co-Principal Investigator
Victor Volman is an economist specializing in education and serves as the Director of the Observatory at Argentinos por la Educación. He holds a PhD in Education from Universidad de San Andrés. His expertise in educational economics and policy analysis contributes to the LEVANTE project by providing data-driven insights into Argentina’s educational landscape. With experience at organizations such as the IDB and UNESCO, he brings a strong foundation in educational finance and teacher education. His role supports the development of effective and equitable educational interventions grounded in robust evidence and adaptable across diverse contexts.