A discussion of collaborative peer teaching as a method of college instruction looks at theoretical support for the approach and describes experiences with three courses using it: freshman composition; American studies; and international diversity. Perceived benefits of the experiences for both teachers and students are examined. (MSE)

This study investigated the use of dialog journals and peer response to them in a semester-long student teaching practicum. Subjects were nine teachers of English as a Second Language, focusing on the indicators of peer help occurring in the writing and responses and on evidence that peer responses promote reflection. A number of journal excerpts…

This study attempted to increase the quantity of social interaction with peers in classroom settings between children (aged 5 to 9 years) with cerebral palsy who were using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems. The multifaceted 15-week intervention was directed at communication partners and was found effective in increasing…

Applies notions associated with adult-learning theory in a case study that explores issues associated with teaching computer use to seniors. Topics include peer-led instruction; late adopters learning technology; learning in retirement programs; andragogy; self-directed learning; problem-centered learning; and instructional strategies. (Author/LRW)

A study investigated effects of self-monitoring instruction delivered by peer tutors on the occurrence of academic survival skills displayed by five middle school students with severe disabilities. Results indicate an increase in percentages of occurrence of survival skills across all students. Teachers noted positive changes for four of the…

Examines the effects of peer-tutoring training on elementary school student communication and collaboration skills when used in conjunction with cooperative learning. Within six classes in an inner-city school, cooperative learning pairs were randomly assigned to two groups (control and training). Findings showed that, in general, the training…

Describes a program to provide undergraduate sport pedagogy majors with more practice teaching opportunities before they begin student teaching. The students conduct classroom observations of core courses and teacher interviews to document effective classroom techniques and outline instructional profiles to implement in their own teaching. (MDM)

Reviews selected literature on involving adolescents in providing health education to their peers, providing examples of programs that have used adolescent peers to reduce health risks related to tobacco, alcohol and other drugs, stress, eating behavior, and AIDS. (SM)

This study collected data over three years from a project where preservice administrators provided feedback to preservice teachers on their microteaching while practicing their supervision skills. Results suggested that the project helped preservice teachers shift their perceptions of teaching and facilitated the transition into teaching. (SM)

Examined the developmental concerns of preservice elementary teachers in a paired peer placement peer coaching program who were randomly paired for their first teaching experience. Data from students' observations, feedback, and reflections on their teaching experiences indicated that students developed across a continuum of concerns from…

Summarizes lessons learned across two programs of research which featured peer collaboration to promote advanced literacies, including text comprehension and scientific reasoning, identifying lessons learned from reciprocal teaching research and ways that this research influenced the design of cognitive tools and intellectual roles, which were…

Describes the Building Resource Teacher (BRT) position in one Colorado school district. Each elementary and middle school has a BRT who works with other teachers as a resident mentor, coach, and resource provider. The paper discusses what makes the BRT program successful. Three sidebars present lessons of the BRT program, how the program was…

A teacher of a special education class of 7- to 10-year-olds took her students outdoors to stimulate their interest in learning. Schoolyard nature study and environmental field trips led to schoolwide presentations and television performances about recycling and conservation. Peer teaching was an important learning strategy. These students…

A study examined the effectiveness of the Kindergarten Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies (K-PALS) in increasing the beginning reading skills of six kindergartners identified as having emotional or behavioral disorders. The peer tutoring phase of K-PALS led to increases in student scores on letter-sound correspondence and blending probes. (Contains…

In matrix teaching, teachers utilize elements of cooperative learning and project-based learning, but all students are held responsible for their own final products. A hypothetical story illustrates a worst-case scenario for cooperative learning, then the story is analyzed for its difficulties. Offers strategies for avoiding ineffectual group work…