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Peer reviewedHedrick, Wanda B. – Reading Research and Instruction, 1999
Describes the results of a study that used preservice teachers as tutors to provide one-on-one instruction to third, fourth, and fifth graders. Finds measurable progress in reading after one year of tutoring. (SC)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5
Banta, Trudy W.; Shoun, Sandra – Tennessee Education, 1981
Evaluation of Lenoir City, Tennessee pilot program using 14 retirees to tutor fourth and seventh graders one-to-one in reading using Laubach Reading Method indicated that fourth graders were more positive about the program; Laubach materials were too easy; and pre- and posttutoring California Achievement Test scores did not support reading…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Grade 4, Grade 7, Individual Instruction
Peer reviewedNewell, Florence M. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1996
Describes a study that examined the effects of a cross-age tutoring program on computer literacy learning of second graders. Related literature is reviewed; the training program that used fourth graders to tutor the second graders is explained; and implications for future research is suggested. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Cross Age Teaching, Curriculum Development
