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Effects of the TutorBright Tutoring Programme on the Reading and Mathematics Skills of Children in Foster Care: A Randomised Controlled Trial
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Hickey, 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
"I Must Be Good if I Can Teach!"--Peer Tutoring with Aggressive and Withdrawn Children.
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Lazerson, 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The study involving 60 withdrawn and aggressive elementary school students tested the hypothesis that Ss would benefit from participating in daily learning sessions with peers having similar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
A Study of Counseling and Consulting in Appalachia.
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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