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Meyen, Edward L.; Greer, Diana L.; Poggio, John C. – Forum on Public Policy Online, 2008
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…
Descriptors: Educational Legislation, Federal Legislation, Academic Standards, Alignment (Education)
Beckerman, Edwin P. – School Library Journal, 1976
Comprehensive Employment and Training Act personnel were used to provide tutorial services in the public library. (PF)
Descriptors: Federal Aid, Library Extension, Library Services, Public Libraries
Ott, C. Eric; And Others – Educational Technology, 1975
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Individual Instruction, Literacy, Teaching Programs
Freedman, Ira – Journal of the New York State School Board Association, Inc., 1975
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)
Descriptors: Cross Age Teaching, State Programs, Teaching Methods, Tutorial Programs
Sasso, Gary; And Others – 1981
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…
Descriptors: Intermediate Grades, Learning Disabilities, Oral Reading, Reading Improvement
Shedd, Charles L. – 1969
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…
Descriptors: Clinics, Dyslexia, Instructional Materials, Learning Disabilities

National Commission on Resources for Youth, Inc., New York, NY. – 1968
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,…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Educational Methods, Guides, Instructional Materials
Hernandez, John Paul – 1969
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…
Descriptors: Disadvantaged Youth, Minority Group Children, Tutorial Programs, Two Year Colleges
Leslie, Susan – 1973
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…
Descriptors: Personnel Evaluation, Physical Education, Pilot Projects, Teacher Aides
Niedermeyer, Fred C. – 1973
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…
Descriptors: Definitions, Program Descriptions, Program Development, Remedial Programs
Gartner, Alan; And Others – 1971
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…
Descriptors: Child Responsibility, Cross Age Teaching, Self Concept, Tutorial Programs
Instructor, 1979
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)
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Special Programs

Robertson, Gill – Management Education and Development, 1987
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)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Independent Study, Management Development, Personal Autonomy
Rogers, Joy J. – Lifelong Learning, 1984
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)…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Participation, Reading Instruction, Tutorial Programs
Jones, Philip – Gifted Education International, 1983
An approach to gifted education based on the theories of J. Renzulli is described. The teacher serves as an adviser to the child who is pursuing his/her own investigation according to interests. Considerations in allotting time for such tutorials are noted. (CL)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Models, Talent