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Direct linkHickey, Andrea J.; Flynn, Robert J. – Oxford Review of Education, 2019
We evaluated the effects of TutorBright tutoring on the reading and mathematics skills of children in family foster care, examined several potential moderators of the impact of tutoring, and explored possible 'spill-over' effects on the children's executive functioning and behavioural difficulties and on their caregivers' level of involvement in…
Descriptors: Tutoring, Foster Care, Tutorial Programs, Reading Skills
Peer reviewedLazerson, David B. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1980
The study involving 60 withdrawn and aggressive elementary school students tested the hypothesis that Ss would benefit from participating in daily learning sessions with peers having similar behavioral problems. After 5 weeks of peer tutoring, almost all Ss who actively participated in the program showed higher gains than control Ss in…
Descriptors: Aggression, Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedMcDonnell, John; Mathot-Buckner, Connie; Thorson, Nadine; Fister, Susan – Education and Treatment of Children, 2001
This study examined effects of an intervention consisting of a classwide peer tutoring program, multi-element curriculum, and accommodations on the academic responding and competing behaviors of three students with severe disabilities enrolled in general junior high school classes. Results indicated improved academic responding and reduced rates…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Inclusive Schools
Schultz, Mary Alice – Momentum, 1982
Describes the Mercy Tutoring Services Program, which provides individualized instruction in basic academic and life skills for high school dropouts, suspended or expelled students, those assigned to the program by Juvenile Court, or students with chronic truancy or behavioral problems. Suggests ways of implementing the model elsewhere. (AYC)
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Compensatory Education, Dropout Programs, Dropouts
Peer reviewedWest, John; And Others – Elementary School Guidance and Counseling, 1980
Students who underwent counseling displayed a positive difference in classroom behavior, relationships with teachers and peers, and self-understanding. Tutored children improved their academic behavior and teachers reported success with several strategies for behavior change. (JAC)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Case Studies, Economically Disadvantaged
