Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies: An Evidence-based Practice To Promote Reading Achievement.

Fuchs, Douglas; Fuchs, Lynn S.; Burish, Pamela

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ERIC Number: EJ608056

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2000

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Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies: An Evidence-based Practice To Promote Reading Achievement.

Fuchs, Douglas; Fuchs, Lynn S.; Burish, Pamela

Learning Disabilities Research & Practice, v15 n2 p85-91 Spr 2000

This article describes the Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies (PALS) program for developing reading skills in grades 2-6. It notes a 3rd grade teacher's perspective and reports on research and development efforts supporting use of PALS reading with students with learning disabilities. Noted is the recent extension of PALS reading downward into kindergarten and 1st grade and upward into high school. (Contains references.) (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Elementary Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Learning Disabilities, Learning Strategies, Peer Teaching, Reading Difficulties, Reading Skills, Remedial Reading

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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Note: Special Issue: Research To Practice: Views from Researchers and Practitioners.