Presents the tutorial method of remedial reading instruction used in the Language Arts Center at Louisiana State University, New Orleans. College students majoring in elementary education worked with 8 to 16-year-olds to establish reading skills and more positive attitudes. A personal approach seemed to produce better results than the normal…

A learning center at San Bernardino Valley College was established to diagnose and correct reading deficiencies in their students. The learning center focuses on specific reading skills and uses prescriptive teaching to tailor the method and materials to the individual students. Test scores indicate the particular reading problems the student has,…

The origin and development of a tutorial program for community college students experiencing difficulties in reading, mathematics, and writing are described. The program began as a voluntary effort by students and faculty members and has developed into a highly organized program with state support and plentiful materials, supplies, and facilities.…