A series of short articles describing techniques in involving others in the community in elementary education -- college students, youth groups, industry, service clubs and church groups. (MB)

Describes a tutorial method of individualized, programmed reading instruction that doesn't require and sophisticated materials for its implementation. (AN)

The results of this study suggest that homogeneous housing and tutoring are two ways to influence achievement positively. (Author)

Seven workable adaptations of present audiovisual technology, and a special page of AV information, new products, and bibliographic material. (Editor/IR)

Describes tutoring experiences provided for senior methods students with college freshmen in composition and short story courses at Colorado State University, Fort Collins. (RD)

Describes FRELEM, a supplemental program of computer drill and practice in elementary French grammar being used at the University of Iowa. A survey of users indicated that students react well to the program and use it often. (EKN)

Significant differences were found in the ways that good and poor fifth-grade readers used text lookbacks, sampling, and other text behaviors while tutoring younger students. Researchers recommend the tutorial methodology for externalizing metacognitive reading comprehension behavior and for research using error detection paradigms. (Author/PP)

Possible ways of developing skills required for effective teaching of independent study and small group instruction are considered. A short series of faculty development courses is reported, and seven main issues in skill development are listed, including structuring and evaluating independent work and integrating other teaching methods. (MSE)