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| Schumaker, Jean B. | 1 |
| Welsch, Richard G. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedHeron, Timothy E.; Welsch, Richard G.; Goddard, Yvonne L. – Remedial and Special Education, 2003
This article reviews how tutoring systems have been applied across specialized subject areas (e.g., music, horticulture, health and safety, social interactions). It summarizes findings, provides an analysis of skills learned within each tutoring system, identifies the respective methodologies, and reports relevant findings, implications, and…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities, Program Effectiveness, Research Needs
Peer reviewedHock, Michael F.; Pulvers, Kim A.; Deshler, Donald D.; Schumaker, Jean B. – Remedial and Special Education, 2001
Two studies were conducted to determine the efficacy of an after-school tutoring program. Results indicated that at-risk junior high students and students with learning disabilities (n=14) who were failing classes could earn average or better grades on quizzes and tests if they had the support of trained adult tutors. (Contains references.)…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, After School Programs, High Risk Students, Instructional Effectiveness
