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Direct linkDhillon, Jaswinder K.; McGowan, Mhairi; Wang, Hong – Research in Post-Compulsory Education, 2008
This article explores the provision and effectiveness of student support in higher education through a review of literature and a case study of the support available to students in one English post-1992 university. Our investigation focuses on students' awareness and experience of both university-wide student support and guidance services and the…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Student Attitudes, Focus Groups, Academic Support Services
Download full textEardley, Carla Jean – 1994
Intended for upper-level students in nursing and related professions who have been selected to work as peer tutors, this book was designed to help peer tutors become a caring, competent resource for nursing students through independent study. The book attempts to lay the theoretical groundwork for understanding tutoring as a legitimate aspect of…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Interpersonal Communication, Learning, Nursing Education
Peer reviewedBrehm, Dorothy – Community & Junior College Libraries, 1984
Describes Portland Community College's Volunteer Tutoring Program and its role in adult basic education, developmental instruction, home instruction, and supplementary basic skills assistance. Includes information on tutor recruitment and training and tips for volunteer tutors. (DMM)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Course Content, Program Descriptions, School Community Relationship
Koehler, C. Russell – 1984
Designed for volunteers in Olympic College's Adult Education Volunteer Classroom Assistant Project, this handbook discusses volunteer tutors' roles, characteristics of Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) students, suggested teaching techniques, tips for working with instructors, and college policies and regulations.…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Community Colleges, English (Second Language), Teaching Assistants
Wikelund, Karen Reed; Conklin, Nancy Faires – 1989
This training manual is designed for use by volunteers, tutors, teachers, and education and training program coordinators who wish to adapt basic literacy instructional skills to street youth. It is not intended to be a stand-alone training program for new volunteer tutors. Major goals are the following: (1) to re-engage street youth in the…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Basic Skills, Curriculum Development, Dropouts
