It is often assumed that engaging in a one-on-one dialogue with a tutor is more effective than listening to a lecture or reading a text. Although earlier experiments have not always supported this hypothesis, this may be due in part to allowing the tutors to cover different content than the noninteractive instruction. In 7 experiments, we tested…

The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation in the United States is not equivalent to a national curriculum; however, it does set forth some conditions essential for enhancing student achievement at scale (e.g., curriculum standards, assessment standards, and expectations of compliance). The missing component within these conditions is support for…

Comprehensive Employment and Training Act personnel were used to provide tutorial services in the public library. (PF)

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)

The paper describes procedures designed to increase active academic responding in reading by intermediate level learning disabled students in an inner city school. The study investigated a home tutoring program applied by parents and teachers. The program increased the amount of reading time for selected students while providing parents with a…

Problems concerning dyslexia are specified, suggestions for working with dyslexics are made, and a number of programs to serve as models to be improved upon are described. The major problem noted is the development of materials and procedures that can be used effectively with dyslexics. Emphasis is placed on reading from left to right, training in…

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,…

The Bakersfield College student tutorial project is described and evaluated. Starting in 1965, college students tutored disadvantaged (minority group) elementary and junior high school students after school. Students were tutored in English, reading, math, the Constitution, and other areas. The program included field trips. An evaluation of the…

In the Spring of 1973, The Vancouver School Board operated three projects funded by the Local Initiatives Program (LIP) of the Department of Immigration and Manpower. The projects were: Physical Education Assistant Program; One-to-One Tutoring Program; and Teacher Aids for Learning Assistance Centres. To assess the projects, questionnaires were…

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…

Briefly describes the adjustments several child stars have made to keep up with their schooling in spite of the hectic rehearsal and shooting schedules of their professional lives. (JMB)

Exploring the facilitator's role in a management self-development program, the paper presents the view that "self"-direction takes place in a context of "other"-directedness. It argues that development of the learner's self-direction demands that the facilitator be prepared to interact openly, to learn, and to change. (Author/CH)

Volunteer participation in adult literacy programs can be encouraged by (1) stressing the goals of helping individuals and long-term social value, (2) gearing expectations to students' abilities and progress, (3) emphasizing pragmatic methods to achieve students' goals, (4) stressing teaching methods adapted from daily interaction, and (5)…