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Peer reviewedWalker-Bartnick, Leslie A.; And Others – Journal of Medical Education, 1984
A program providing successful peer tutoring in nine of 10 basic science courses in the first two years of medical school is described, and the management of such a program is discussed. Positive program effects on both tutors and students in academic difficulty are emphasized. (MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Medical Education, Medical Schools, Medical Students
Download full textAshley, William L.; And Others – 1986
This publication presents guidelines for planning, implementing, and evaluating a peer tutoring program within a vocational setting. Chapter 1 discusses benefits of peer tutoring and presents a compilation of guidelines, suggestions, and examples for planning, developing, and evaluating a peer tutoring program. Tasks in each area--program…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Educational Resources, Guidelines, Peer Teaching
Cantalician Center for Learning, Buffalo, NY. – 1982
The report addresses the need for rectifying overrepresentation of minority students (especially black students) in classes for the educable mentally retarded. Recommendations made in 1979 by a panel established by the National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences are reviewed. Case studies illustrating six successful alternative…
Descriptors: Black Students, Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education, Handicap Identification
Berger, Allen; Shafran, Elizabeth A. – 2000
This book describes a literacy program called Teens for Literacy, in operation over 10 years, and explains how readers can set up a similar program in their school or community. The book states that the program is intended to interest middle school and high school students in promoting literacy while improving their reading and writing skills. It…
Descriptors: Junior High School Students, Junior High Schools, Literacy, Middle School Students
Purcell, Elizabeth A., Ed.; Nagle, Terry Lynn, Ed. – 1981
Information on 12 exemplary volunteer programs is gathered in this manual for school officials, teachers, and volunteer coordinators. An introductory chapter discusses the place of volunteerism in middle and secondary schools, covering categories of volunteers; the services volunteers can provide; the benefits of volunteer programs to students,…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Career Guidance, Community Involvement
Katz, Lilian G.; And Others – 1990
In six brief chapters, mixed-age grouping of young children in schools and child care centers is explored and advocated. Chapter 1 defines mixed-age grouping, examines limitations of single-age grouping, and points out positive characteristics of mixed-age classes. Chapter 2 discusses social development as seen in children's interactions in…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cooperative Learning, Day Care, Early Childhood Education
Center for Population Options, Washington, DC. – 1993
To meet the challenge of teaching safer sexual behavior to teens, peer education--individuals teaching others in their own or similar age group--is an effective teaching method. Teenagers report that they are more likely to listen and talk to their peers about sexuality issues than to their parents, guardians, or health care providers. Effective…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Decision Making Skills, Disease Control, Health Promotion
