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Rizzolo, Patricia – Improving College and University Teaching, 1982
A university English department's writing center uses peer tutors trained in questioning, explanation, and constructive criticism techniques. Among the issues raised are tutoring adult students and writing across the curriculum. The program has been an effective method of encouraging good writing. (MSE)
Descriptors: Adult Students, Basic Skills, College Faculty, College Instruction
Download full textMeier, Robert S.; And Others – 1975
Tutoring has been widely accepted as a remedy for academic deficiencies, yet actual short and long range results of tutorial programs are seldom examined. In this study 201 students from four associate degree nursing programs received tutorial assistance in freshman courses. Results indicated that students and tutors perceived tutoring as helpful…
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Associate Degrees, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods
Shreve, Barbara; And Others – 1976
A mathematics and science tutorial program at the University of California, San Diego is described to provide a model for other university tutorial programs. Descriptions of the format of various components of the program are provided. Detailed information is also provided on the required tutor training class, tutor and tutee recruitment,…
Descriptors: College Students, Cooperative Programs, Coordination, Evaluation Methods
