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Anderson, A.; Cheyne, W.; Foot, H.; Howe, C.; Low, J.; Tolmie, A. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2000
Reports on a study of undergraduates at the University of Strathclyde (Scotland) that was designed to explore computer support for peer-based learning in methodology tutorials. Describes software that was developed to organize group discussion and discusses student ratings of their reactions to the software and to the tutorial sessions. (Contains…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Foreign Countries, Group Discussion
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Bork, Alfred – EDUCAUSE Review, 2000
Presents worldwide visions of learning that focus on better learning for all and affordable learning. Examines learning technology in the past and present, including paradigms of information transfer and communication paradigms; learning technology in the future, including tutorial learning; and moving from information transfer to tutorial…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Technology, Futures (of Society)
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Hock, 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
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Dvorak, Johanna – Learning Assistance Review, 2001
Examines the effects of tutoring on trained college tutors and tutees. Reports on interviews of 39 tutors and evaluations from 838 of their tutees, concluding that tutoring plays an integral role in the development of college students and that tutoring programs have value on campus. Lists the qualities of a good tutor, describes tutoring processes…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Diversity (Student), Educational Assessment, Higher Education
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McDonnell, John; Mathot-Buckner, Connie; Thorson, Nadine; Fister, Susan – Education and Treatment of Children, 2001
This study examined effects of an intervention consisting of a classwide peer tutoring program, multi-element curriculum, and accommodations on the academic responding and competing behaviors of three students with severe disabilities enrolled in general junior high school classes. Results indicated improved academic responding and reduced rates…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Inclusive Schools
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Frith, Vera; Jaftha, Jacob; Prince, Robert – British Journal of Educational Technology, 2004
This article describes a study of learning when students used interactive spreadsheet-based computer tutorials in a mathematical literacy course. It foregrounds theories relating to the role of computer technology (and specifically spreadsheets) as a mediator for learning of mathematics. It outlines the application of quantitative methods…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Lecture Method, Computer Assisted Instruction, College Mathematics
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Kumta, Shekhar M.; Tsang, Pak L.; Hung, Leung K.; Cheng, Jack C. Y. – Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, 2003
Purpose: To study the performance of final year medical students, at the end of module assessments, following exposure to a web-based tutorial programme designed to facilitate critical thinking and logical reasoning. Method: Multimedia enhanced web-based tutorials based on patient oriented problems, designed to develop higher cognitive skills in…
Descriptors: Web Based Instruction, Tutorial Programs, Medical Students, Decision Making Skills
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Herman, Carolyn; Casiday, Rachel E.; Deppe, Roberta K.; Gilbertson, Michelle; Spees, William M.; Holten, Dewey; Frey, Regina F. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2005
Fifteen application-oriented chemical tutorials were developed out of which thirteen are currently in use in the general chemistry lab rotary curriculum for chemistry students at Washington University from 1998 to 2000. The central philosophy of the tutorial that the students learn to combine information from variety of sources like science…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Unified Studies Curriculum, Interdisciplinary Approach, Tutorial Programs
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Johnson, Todd E.; Maring, Gerald H.; Doty, John H.; Fickle, Michelle – Journal of Interactive Online Learning, 2006
This article is a descriptive study of an evolving cybermentoring videoconferencing practice and tool developed to support preservice teacher training. Cybermentoring projects are synchronous distance learning collaborations using high-end video conferencing to foster interactive learning and tutoring among preservice teachers and K-12 students,…
Descriptors: Mentors, Videoconferencing, Preservice Teacher Education, Distance Education
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Nakhid, Camille – Race, Ethnicity & Education, 2006
The student diversity in universities in Aotearoa (New Zealand) challenges these institutions to attain more equitable outcomes particularly for indigenous groups and ethnic minorities. In New Zealand, current Government policies favour strategies aimed at increasing the academic achievement of Maori and Pasifika communities and offer financial…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Justice, Ethics, Ethnic Groups
Blalock, Susan E. – 1995
Keeping writing center records is perhaps the director's most dreaded chore, and it is often seen as a negative duty detracting from the more important business of helping tutors and student clients. However, research data that computers now make almost instantly available reveals surprisingly positive results and ways of presenting those results…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, Computer Networks, Data Interpretation, Higher Education
Hamm, Jerry; And Others – 1996
The Teacher/Tutor Room (TTR) was created by the Special Services staff at Coweeman Junior High School (Kelso, Washington) to provide academic support for their "special needs" students in the least restrictive environment without giving them an obvious label or stigmatizing them by putting them in a special class. Students who need…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, High Risk Students, Individualized Instruction, Junior High Schools
Gaustad, Joan – OSSC Bulletin, 1992
Traditional large-group instruction is geared toward one type of learning style and often assumes a specific cultural background. Tutoring, as a way to augment traditional instruction and help students with special needs, is examined in this bulletin. Following the introduction, chapter 1 reviews evidence supporting the effectiveness of tutoring…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cross Age Teaching, Elementary Secondary Education, High Risk Students
Texas Education Agency, Austin. Div. of Exemplary Programs. – 1988
The challenge of providing appropriate education to learning-disabled students in the least restrictive environment led to creation of the Content Mastery Program. The program enables learning-disabled students to receive all major instruction in mainstream classrooms, through the cooperative effort of the classroom teacher and the special…
Descriptors: Educational Cooperation, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities, Mainstreaming
Houston, Linda; Johnson, Candice – 1993
After much trial and error, the Agricultural Technical Institute of the Ohio State University (ATI/OSO) discovered that training of writing lab tutors can best be done through collaboration of the Writing Lab Coordinator with the "Development of Tutor Effectiveness" course offered at the institute. The ATI/OSO main computer lab and…
Descriptors: Cooperation, Course Descriptions, Peer Teaching, Program Descriptions
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