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Ribbons, Peter; Ribbons, Patrick – Educational Review, 1983
This paper analyzes the value of a model devised by Taylor for the analysis of teacher-pupil talk in one-to-one tutorials or counseling sessions. It is concluded that the model offers a useful tool and a valuable inservice teaching device to help teachers improve their guidance and counseling skills. (Author/SK)
Descriptors: Adjustment Counselors, Counseling Techniques, Individual Counseling, Interpersonal Communication
Murgatroyd, Steve – Teaching at a Distance, 1980
From tape recordings of 30 tutorial sessions at the Open University it is concluded that the teacher's role is less than the ideal of facilitator of learning; there is great pressure from students for the teacher to instruct rather than discuss the course material. (MSE)
Descriptors: Extension Education, External Degree Programs, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Cowper, Henry; And Others – Teaching at a Distance, 1979
Since 1970, liaisons between the Open University and local providers of adult education have assisted in preparing adults for studying in the Open University. Two examples from joint work with the Workers' Educational Association are cited. (Author/AF)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Articulation (Education), Cooperative Programs, External Degree Programs

West, 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

Olson, Gary A. – Liberal Education, 1981
The attitudes of teachers referring students to writing centers for mandatory instruction may weaken the center's ability to provide support to the students who need it most. Training tutors to provide a pleasant learning environment can increase the program's effectiveness. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Faculty, Higher Education, Learning Centers (Classroom), Liberal Arts
Rizzolo, Patricia – Improving College and University Teaching, 1982
A university English department's writing center uses peer tutors trained in questioning, explanation, and constructive criticism techniques. Among the issues raised are tutoring adult students and writing across the curriculum. The program has been an effective method of encouraging good writing. (MSE)
Descriptors: Adult Students, Basic Skills, College Faculty, College Instruction

Trakman, Leon E. – Journal of Legal Education, 1979
The practice of placing senior law students into teaching roles at law schools in order to reduce the student-teacher ratio is discussed. The extent to which students have contributed towards teaching, supervision, and instruction at law schools is analyzed. European tutorial experience is compared with North American experience. (MLW)
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Higher Education, Large Group Instruction, Law Schools