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Direct linkPletcher, Bethanie; Robertson, Phyllis; Sullivan, Maureen – Reading Horizons, 2019
The purpose of this study was to explore the operations of a sample of university-based reading clinics in order to better understand their functions and practices and to inform the planning for the authors' own clinic. This study was carried out in two phases. In Phase I, the authors conducted Internet searches and contacted knowledgeable…
Descriptors: Reading Programs, Reading Instruction, Teaching Methods, College Faculty
Moni, Karen B.; Jobling, Anne; van Kraayenoord, Christina E. – International Journal of Lifelong Education, 2007
Being literate empowers individuals to be effective consumers, to be informed about lifestyle options, to read aesthetically for relaxation and enjoyment and to further their knowledge of people and places that can enable them to participate more fully in communities. However, there are limited literacy opportunities and programs specifically…
Descriptors: Tutors, Adult Reading Programs, Adult Literacy, Action Research
Thomas, Audrey M. – 1989
This guide resulted from a project conducted to develop a process for evaluating adult basic education (ABE) tutoring programs. Through a literature search and discussions with ABE practitioners in Canada, a list of 17 statements of good practice was formulated. These statements were used as a basis for the development of a program questionnaire,…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Educational Practices, Evaluation Criteria
Download full textGilberts, Guy H. – 2002
Peer tutors can facilitate the inclusion of students with disabilities into regular education classrooms, especially in schools where money is not available for aides. The first steps in such a program are determining the best placements for students with disabilities and training the peer tutors. Training should cover expectations of peer tutors,…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Inclusive Schools, Peer Teaching, Program Development
Helping School Districts Develop Programs for Fulfilling the Educational Needs of Homeless Children.
Brown, Harry T., Jr. – 1993
Three objectives were developed to help school districts deliver effective educational services to homeless children at two suburban elementary schools in Pinellas County, Florida. The strategies included an individualized tutorial approach to increase daily school attendance among targeted homeless children, a teacher inservice training program…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Attendance, Cooperative Programs, Delivery Systems
Lutheran Social Mission Society, Philadelphia, PA. Lutheran Settlement House. – 1993
Staff development workshops for teachers, tutors, and supervisors were conducted at the Lutheran Settlement House Women's Program. Staff and teachers were surveyed to ascertain staff development needs. Workshops were unique in that they were presented by peer teachers and supervisory staff of the program and invited all participants to share ideas…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Basic Skills, Family Violence, Individualized Instruction
Hall, Annette Frances – 1993
This practicum was designed to develop an effective homework-assistance program in an after school and evening youth center. Before the program was introduced, a facility was available, but few students attended. The author reorganized and restructured the facility and its services to attract participants, motivate them to complete their homework,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary School Students, Elementary Secondary Education
