The renaissance of tutoring in New York state is discussed, focusing on methods of selection, training, instructional approaches, and benefits for both tutors and tutees. A summary of the New York City school system's Youth Tutoring Youth Program is provided, as well as highlights of other state programs. (EH)

Relevant and appropriate instruction for handicapped adolescent delinquents was the focus of a study involving 31 incarcerated handicapped Ss. Instruction was planned based on pretest performance on the Wide Range Achievement Test, the KeyMath Diagnostic Arithmetic Test and the Analytical Reading Inventory. Ss were tutored for 2 hours per week for…

The role of tutors is becoming increasingly important in preventive medicing correspondence courses in China's health program. (JR)

While tutoring on a one-to-one basis is not in and of itself a magic way to teach, it can realize many potential benefits. The tutor must learn to operate effectively in at least three roles: as coach, as commentator, and as counselor. As a coach, a tutor is a trainer, an encouraging helper who tells learners what they need to know in order to…

The manual, "You're the Tutor" presents plans and ideas for youth tutoring youth. Full page black and white pictures are used throughout the booklet. Ideas to go along with the pictures are given in large print. Usually one idea is given per page. Techniques tutors can use such as drawing, picture use, games and gimmicks; puppets, trips, writing,…

This paper defines and describes what comprises an effective tutorial system. The characteristics defined for a system are presented in the form of a checklist. The characteristics listed are as follows: (a) outcomes, (b) assessment, (c) materials, (d) training, (e) installation, (f) user experience data, and (g) time and costs. Each of the seven…

This book describes current educational programs in which young people have been tutoring younger students; the programs are based on the assumption that children learn more from teaching other children. To the degree that they offer a chance to enact an adult role, teaching tasks can provide reassurance and confidence for many youths. Strategies…

This document presents helpful suggestions (tips) for tutors. Introductory material indicates the purposes and commitment involved in tutoring. Suggestions are categorized according to general, first session, later sessions, tutoring reading, and tutoring arithmetic. Several approaches to aid a tutor-study partner relationship are included. (MJM)

This study indicated that two-way, or reciprocal, peer tutoring is superior to tutoring by an adult in helping elementary remedial readers. (MKM)

Describes the experience of a 19-year-old learning disabled woman who enrolled in a literacy program. After one year, she enrolled in a community college and was able to make plans for her future. (JOW)

Addresses problems currently faced by writing labs: training staff, incorporating usable word processing, and establishing working relationships with both academic and nonacademic communities. (JAD)

Discusses an interactive testing and tutoring system for use within any discipline. The system (which consists of four interconnected computer programs) was developed at Iowa State University to test and tutor students in courses with large student to faculty ratios. (JN)

The Tutoring Network, a nonprofit organization that screens educational therapists and matches their expertise with individual needs of learning-disabled students, also operates a clearinghouse for information on learning disabilities. In addition the network is also involved in efforts to promote communication among professionals. Replication…

The article describes services for mildly handicapped/mainstreamed students of the Extraordinary HOMEwork Line (a homework hotline), face-to-face tutoring, and family tutoring workshops. (CL)