Seven models of elementary, secondary, and college level programs which use students as aides to counselors and teachers are presented. The programs selected emphasize the effectiveness of student-to-student programs which focus upon academic, social, or personal adjustment problems under the supervision of a trained adult. Action possibilities…

This study found that microteaching experience significantly improved subsequent performance of student teachers on five of six specific factors derived from the Teacher Performance Evaluation Scale (TPES). Subjects in the study were 37 secondary education majors who were randomly assigned to experimental or control groups. Students in the…

The concept of peer-mediated instruction (PMI) grew out of the author's earlier research on applying techniques of drill and practice computer-assisted instruction (CAI) to language skills learning. Peer-mediated instruction directs pupils to work in pairs, interacting with one another according to structured pattern of dialogue. This book…

This study examines the effects of using a learning game "Equations," student teams, and the game-teams combination on classroom process variables in seventh grade math classes. Using the game created greater student peer tutoring, less perceived difficulty, and greater satisfaction with the class. Using student teams resulted in greater student…

The purpose of this study was the determination of those peer teaching variables crucial for the older child's maximal satisfaction. Subjects were 48 fifth grade and 48 third grade children, each grade consisting of 24 males and 24 females. The failure of some subjects to participate in all experimental sessions necessitated the elimination of…

With the increase in demands being made on faculty administrators to broaden educational services, the need for continued training is apparent (Lebsock and DeBlassie, 1975). Drug counseling, special education, teenage alcoholism, and other problems of society surface and simmer in the public schools. In the face of such challenges, a program was…

Advocates the use of peer and cross-age teaching in the elementary grades. Play as a method for peer teaching is emphasized. (CM)

The author cites numerous studies and literary works to support her contention that peer tutoring is a valuable means of helping both the tutor and tutee academically, personally, and interpersonally. (KC)

Described is a study to evaluate the effectiveness of peer tutoring and evaluate effectiveness of tutor-tutee interaction involving 15 third, fourth, and fifth graders, all at least one year below grade level in oral reading, and who are divided into tutors, tutees, and controls. (DB)

An innovative program to improve reading skills is described in this article. (JD)

The effect of three peer monitoring and retest conditions on student quiz scores, attitudes, study time, final course grades, and independent pretest-posttest scores was studied. The three conditions involved learning partners, unlimited number of retests, and a combination of learning partners and retests. Results indicate that some behavioral…

Three studies examined the effects of variations of peer-monitoring procedures on academic performance of college students. It appears that although students can do well with the methods, participation is unlikely without the use of grade contingencies. (Author/MV)

The effects of model similarity on the behavior of 30 educable mentally retarded Ss (intermediate or junior high levels) were investigated. (Author/DB)