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Balwant, Paul Tristen; Doon, Roshnie – International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, 2021
In higher education, one commonly used teaching approach that is intended to develop deep learning is that of the 'Oxford' tutorial--a personalized Socratic approach in which an instructor discusses course-related issues with a handful of students. Even though this conventional tutorial model is well supported in the literature, it may be…
Descriptors: Tutoring, Tutors, Teaching Methods, Questioning Techniques
Coaching Tutors: An Instrumental Case Study on Testing an Integrated Framework for Tutoring Sessions
Holland, Alicia L.; Grant, Chris; Donthamsetty, Reshema – Online Submission, 2017
The objective for the current qualitative case study was to examine participants' perceptions on the tutor coaching and session review frameworks. The location of the study was at the tutor coaches' place of business. At the beginning of the study, tutor coaches were trained on how to implement the tutoring coaching framework with their tutors,…
Descriptors: Tutorial Programs, Tutors, Coaching (Performance), Tutoring
Garcia, Michael B. – ProQuest LLC, 2018
In an effort to better prepare K-12 students for college and career readiness, Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) has created a college and career readiness system that is implemented in schools across the United States and in many international locations. Part of this system of schoolwide transformation, is the AVID Elective class,…
Descriptors: Tutoring, Mentors, Tutors, College Preparation
Watt, Sarah J.; Wasburn-Moses, Leah – Mentoring & Tutoring: Partnership in Learning, 2018
The mathematics achievement gap in special education is a chronic and significant challenge for the field. The need for improved teacher preparation in mathematics is crucial in addressing this gap. This study examines a capstone experience in higher level mathematics tutoring for preservice teachers. Results indicate that the experience was…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Cooperative Learning, Tutoring, Models
Grainger, Michael J. – ProQuest LLC, 2013
Under the mandates of No Child Left Behind, supplemental educational services (SES) in the form of tutoring are provided to eligible students who attend schools in the 3rd year of program improvement status. A local suburban school district in the southern California currently uses a 3rd party tutoring model to provide tutoring services in both…
Descriptors: Educational Legislation, Federal Legislation, Tutoring, Program Evaluation
Outhred, Tim; Chester, Andrea – Australasian Journal of Peer Learning, 2010
The following paper presents the first known examination of the experiences of class tutors within a peer-assisted learning program. Three female first-year class tutors, aged 25-28 years, provided insight into how they experienced a novel peer tutoring program embedded in their tutorials. Using grounded theory techniques, it was found that the…
Descriptors: Models, Peer Teaching, Tutoring, Grounded Theory
The Nexus of Problem-Based Learning and Learning Technology: Does It Enable Transformative Practice?
Donnelly, Roisin – European Journal of Open, Distance and E-Learning, 2009
This paper describes a qualitative study which took place over a two year period with academic staff engaged on a blended Masters programme delivered with the learning environment based around problem-based learning. At the pedagogical level, transformative practice has the potential to engage students as critical thinkers, by encouraging them to…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Problem Based Learning, Teaching Methods, Masters Programs
Tanner, Wendell R. – 1977
This project was designed to develop and implement a model for providing a physical education program for the students at Bacon County (Georgia) Junior High School utilizing the resources available. The concept was based on the results of effective programs employing peer tutors as instructors. A corollary goal was to provide positive experiences…
Descriptors: Junior High Schools, Models, Physical Education, Program Descriptions
Kelleher, Constance; Riley-Tillman, T. Chris; Power, Thomas J. – Journal of Educational & Psychological Consultation, 2008
Although over 15 years have passed since Witt (1990) noted that no empirical evidence exists to support the contention that a collaborative approach to consultation leads to more positive outcomes than a hierarchical or expert driven approach, this issue generally remains unaddressed (Schulte & Osborne, 2003). While the literature documenting…
Descriptors: Intervention, Expertise, Consultants, Comparative Analysis

Wepner, Gabrielle – College Teaching, 1985
A tutorial model, developed at Ramapo College of New Jersey, that has proven to be cost-effective and highly successful in improving the performance of remedial mathematics students is described. Most of the recruited peer tutors are former remedial/developmental students. (MLW)
Descriptors: College Instruction, College Students, Higher Education, Mathematics Instruction

Anderson, Ora Sterling; Smith, Laura J. – Reading Improvement, 1987
Describes a college developmental reading laboratory model using peer tutors to provide training in comprehension study skills. Reports the results of a study evaluating the impact of training on student performance from the perspective of the participants. (MM)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Learning Laboratories, Models, Peer Teaching
Williams, Victoria – 1980
Adults learning at a distance at Athabasca University (Alberta, Canada) make use of telephone tutors. Concerned over the lack of time and/or effort spent in training tutors, and recognizing that tutors had emerged as an important component of distance delivery at the university, a joint effort went into the development of a training manual that…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Distance Education, Higher Education, Interpersonal Communication
Fretz, Barbara – 1993
This paper outlines a model for delivering small group literacy to adult learners. The model provides an implementation plan consisting of four steps: preparing for a group, getting started with a group, developing the group, and bringing the cycle to a close. Suggestions for implementation are provided for each of the four steps. Information…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs, Literacy Education
Asselin, Susan B.; Vasa, Stanley F. – 1981
Because of its benefits to classroom teachers, tutors, and tutees, peer tutoring as a strategy for instructing handicapped students in vocational education is gaining in popularity. Several factors are important to the successful implementation of a peer tutoring program, including administrative support, assessment of tutoring needs, and…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Models
Bender, David S.; And Others – 1994
This paper describes the history, characteristics, program model, activities, and evaluation results of the Pottstown Homework Center Partnership project, in Pottstown County, Pennsylvania. The goal of the program is to initiate homework centers and train volunteer tutors from the community to support the at-risk middle students by providing…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary School Students, Extracurricular Activities, High Risk Students