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Walker, Lorenn – Reclaiming Children and Youth: The Journal of Strength-based Interventions, 2006
The author combines principles of cooperative learning where older students at risk of dropping out are recruited to teach violence prevention to younger learners. The secondary students learn problem solving and conflict resolution skills while providing a positive model through cross age peer tutoring.
Descriptors: Violence, Dropout Prevention, Cooperative Learning, High Risk Students
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Jenkins, Joseph R.; And Others – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1991
This study involved 524 students in 2 elementary schools in analyzing the effects of instructional service changes. Services included cooperative learning for sixth grade students, cross-age tutoring for special/remedial students in grades 1-3, and in-class services for all grade levels. None of the three treatments had much impact on achievement.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Change Strategies, Cooperative Learning, Cross Age Teaching