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Direct linkMorgan, Hani – Reading Improvement, 2014
Today's students live in a world that has been transformed by technology, and they are often referred to as "digital natives" because their exposure to digital resources begins at birth. The increased exposure to technology has changed the way students respond to instruction and has led to a new need for teachers to integrate…
Descriptors: Story Telling, Educational Technology, Reading Improvement, Writing Improvement
Olson, Peter C. – Reading Improvement, 2011
This study attempted to determine whether giving lower performing tutors preferential instruction over their higher performing tutees before they engage in peer tutoring sessions may help increase the reading achievement for these lower performing tutors. The preferential instruction consisted of giving adult-delivered instruction in a targeted…
Descriptors: Expertise, Video Technology, Reading Difficulties, Reading Fluency
Peer reviewedMarious, Sidney E., Jr. – Reading Improvement, 2000
Reviews research that confirms the author's beliefs that cross-age tutoring programs are very successful programs. Identifies three major components in successful cross-age tutoring programs: (1) planning the tutoring program; (2) training for the tutors in interpersonal skills, management skills, and content skills; and (3) tutoring techniques…
Descriptors: Cross Age Teaching, Elementary Education, Higher Education, Interpersonal Relationship
Peer reviewedSanderson, Donna R. – Reading Improvement, 2003
Notes that the Title I Program at the Upper Darby School District (located on the western boarder of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) created the T.O.A.S.T. (Title One After School Tutorial) program from the need for extended learning time and opportunities to assist struggling young readers. Concludes that students increased their sight word…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Comprehension, Elementary Education, Parent Participation
Peer reviewedBohning, Gerry – Reading Improvement, 1982
Provides resources for teachers who wish to establish programs of peer or cross-age tutoring. (FL)
Descriptors: Cross Age Teaching, Elementary Secondary Education, Peer Teaching, Program Development
Peer reviewedMcDaniel, Cynthia – Reading Improvement, 2002
Focuses on one elementary school/university partnership as a successful example of an America Reads partnership for a variety of reasons. Notes that this partnership exemplified much more than an "business as usual" attitude. Explores the types of "best practices" occurring on a daily basis, especially as they related to…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Elementary Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Instructional Improvement
Peer reviewedAnderson, Ora Sterling; Smith, Laura J. – Reading Improvement, 1987
Describes a college developmental reading laboratory model using peer tutors to provide training in comprehension study skills. Reports the results of a study evaluating the impact of training on student performance from the perspective of the participants. (MM)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Learning Laboratories, Models, Peer Teaching
