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Bowen, Phil; Yeomans, Jane – British Journal of Special Education, 2002
This article describes the implementation of the ENABLE-Plus program, a small group literacy intervention, at two primary schools in England. It covers the program's rationale, core strategies, content (group and individual teaching), tutor training, and reading materials. Evaluation found that 29 of 43 students made accelerated progress in…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Instructional Effectiveness, Program Effectiveness
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Winter, Sam – British Journal of Special Education, 1991
The success of the Paired Reading (PR) technique is examined, and a study involving 43 pairs of Hong Kong students (ages 10-11) in a PR project is reported. It is concluded that the projects' success may not lie in the technique itself but in improving tutees' motivation, confidence, and self-esteem as readers. (JDD)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Intermediate Grades, Peer Teaching, Performance Factors
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Doherty, Bernard – British Journal of Special Education, 1996
This article addresses the ethical issues concerned with providing special support services for college students with disabilities, based on experiences in establishing a support program at Anglia Polytechnic University in England. Issues include funding support, the assistant's role in providing tutorial services, possibly unfair advantages…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Accessibility (for Disabled), College Students, Disabilities
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Wade, Barrie – British Journal of Special Education, 1992
This article describes Marie Clay's Reading Recovery program which provides one-half hour daily of individual instruction in reading to a school's lowest achievers. Data demonstrating the program's effectiveness and student skill maintenance are summarized. The approach is seen to be especially suitable for mainstreamed children with special…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Individual Instruction, Instructional Effectiveness