Describes a beginning journalism course at West Virginia University in which fifteen juniors and seniors with high grade point averages take on the responsibility of working with beginning journalism students. (RB)

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 results of a study conducted by the National Commission on Resources for Youth, Inc., (NCRY) to demonstrate the feasibility of a Youth Tutoring Youth program (designed to put 14- to 15-year-old disadvantaged underachievers to work as paid tutors of similar elementary school children) for possible implementation as a project of the Neighborhood…

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)

Research on the effectiveness of cross-age tutoring is presented and specific applications with disadvantaged and learning disabled students noted. Reasons for success are cited, including greater personalization and strengthened ego strength and self-esteem of both tutors and tutees. (Author/CL)

Cross-age teaching occurs when someone shares skills and knowledge with another person who is older or younger. Cross-age teaching of crime or substance abuse prevention skills by students can prevent or reduce crime. This bulletin contains suggestions for starting a cross-age teaching program through the following steps: (1) determine the focus;…

Discusses the benefits of students from the local high school serving as aides in kindergarten classes. (MB)

As part of a native studies course in Canada, senior high students teach elementary students about native people for a six-week period. Course content includes a blending of historical and contemporary topics, an Indian day program, and an exchange field trip with Indian students. (RM)

To compare the effects of three tutorial reading programs, 53 elementary-aged disabled readers were assigned to hypothesis/test (H/T) instruction, oral reading (OR) practice, or word recognition (WR) training--or to a small-group H/T control. (Author)

Using an incremental model, 15 teens were trained as facilitators for an inquiry-based science program for children. Data from focus group interviews, surveys, and direct observations showed that teens were effective in implementing curriculum activities with children. Key elements in the model's design were workshop organization, introductory…

A qualitative study of 14 adolescents teaching younger children identified 10 elements of program success: dedicated adult supporters, active recruitment, strong curriculum, initial training, ongoing training and support, attention to details, recognition and reward, team building, ensuring success experiences, and feedback and evaluation. (SK)

Given that the potential for leadership ability is one quality of some gifted and talented students, how can teachers incorporate leadership training into the school day for these learners? A look at the concept of leadership may provide direction. Karnes and Bean (1996) reported differing views among theorists regarding leadership acquisition.…

Cross-age tutors were randomly assigned to one of the three tutor training conditions distinguished for the current study: (1) the labelling experimental condition, characterized by requirements to label their tutor interventions, based on the e-moderating model of Salmon; (2) the non-labelling experimental condition, focusing on tutor's acting…

This article systematically reviews research on the achievement outcomes of three types of classroom approaches to improving the reading achievement of students in grades 2-5: Reading curricula, computer-assisted instruction (CAI), and instructional process programs. Study inclusion criteria included use of randomized or matched control groups,…