Tutoring Programs for Academically Underprepared College Students: A Review of the Literature.

Hock, Michael F.; Deshler, Donald D.; Schumaker, Jean B.

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ERIC Number: EJ585416

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1999

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Tutoring Programs for Academically Underprepared College Students: A Review of the Literature.

Hock, Michael F.; Deshler, Donald D.; Schumaker, Jean B.

Journal of College Reading and Learning, v29 n2 p101-22 Spr 1999

Notes that the effectiveness of tutoring as an intervention is controversial. Reviews research on college tutoring practices. Concludes that existing research provides some support for tutoring but does not address the issue of whether tutored students are eventually able to perform as independent learners. (RS)

Descriptors: Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Literature Reviews, Remedial Instruction, Tutorial Programs, Tutoring

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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