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Long, Stephanie; Volpe, Robert J.; Briesch, Amy M. – Psychology in the Schools, 2023
The importance of letter sound knowledge (LSK) as a precursor to later literacy skills has been well-documented. Since English language learners (ELLs), or students who first acquired a language other than English, continue to underperform in reading compared to their English-speaking peers, they are particularly at-risk for reading and academic…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Tutoring, Tutorial Programs, Phoneme Grapheme Correspondence
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Jason, Leonard A.; And Others – Psychology in the Schools, 1979
A multiple baseline design indicated that prompting was effective in establishing tutoring behaviors among the children. By program end, all children were using corrective feedback, re-presenting questions, and employing contingent praise. Positive findings also were shown in academic, behavioral, and consumer satisfaction indices. (Author)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Children, Elementary Education, Peer Teaching
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Oakland, Thomas; Williams, Fern C. – Psychology in the Schools, 1975
Examines the effectiveness of peer tutors as a means of facilitating the reading achievement of other children reading below their grade placement. (Author)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Peer Teaching, Program Evaluation, Reading Achievement
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Levenkron, Jeffrey; And Others – Psychology in the Schools, 1974
This article attempts to determine whether contingent access to a tutor would serve to motivate more positive academic behavior. Subjects were 16 fourth-graders. Results indicate that contingent application of individual tutoring did, indeed, increase academic performance in 15 of the students. (Author/HMV)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Change, Elementary School Students, Individual Instruction