A Language Learning Experience course is described that includes authentic classroom context, hands-on participation, observation, and reflection/discussion, as well as a new dimension: focus on the language learners and their responses. As part of teacher education, it goes beyond the traditional diary studies. (Contains 18 references.) (LB)

Describes a writing assignment in which students write (and send) a letter to a famous person of their choosing. Notes one student's seriousness about the project and the usefulness of peer editing in revising. (SR)

Describes skills, relationships, and beliefs disclosed by six voluntary teacher participants in a peer coaching workshop. Participants had difficulty with all the communication and agenda skills they were trained in. They asked few open-ended questions, paraphrased infrequently, and used few facilitative probes. Instead, they used evaluation,…

Discusses the reasons for the gap between educational research and educational practice and suggests how research and practice may be bridged. An example is provided of researchers and educators working together to implement Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies using a three-stage process of pilot research, formal evaluation, and scaling up.…

A study investigated the effectiveness of a school-based prevention program consisting of social skills activities, peer tutoring, and individual and class-wide behavioral management components for improving the behaviors of 38 students (ages 5-11) with emotional disturbances. Results indicated that inappropriate behaviors decreased and positive…

Presents an empirical study of listerv usage in an undergraduate computer science course to understand how email lists contribute to the learning experience and to improve the value of listservs in courses. Provides evidence that the listerv was an important information source and was an effective tool for peer-to-peer learning. (Contains 7…

Examines the effects of a university course designed to train peer facilitators to conduct rape education workshops, Campus Acquaintance Rape Education (CARE). Participants (N=74) experienced comprehensive attitude change; both men and women participants became more willing and able to directly express themselves and assert their needs in ways…

A study analyzed the effects of a peer-delivered corrective reading program with repeated reading on rural high school students in special education. Students receiving this intervention showed relatively stable performance in vocabulary and an increase of 1.5 grade levels in comprehension after 80 school-days of instruction. (Contains 33…

This article reviews two instructional strategies, derived from applied behavior analysis, designed to develop meaningful social relations for children with autism. The literature on the implementation and effectiveness of teaching peers to be intervention agents and using group-oriented contingencies is reviewed. Emphasis is on the social…

A multiple baseline design was used to examine the effects of classwide peer tutoring relative to traditional reading instruction on reading skills and social interaction time for three high-functioning students with autism and their typical peers in integrated elementary classrooms. Results revealed increased reading fluency and reading…

Describes how book buddies activities enable both tutors and tutees to reach new heights in their literacy abilities. Describes how teachers can significantly increase these benefits by incorporating record-keeping and writing activities. Offers examples of book buddy journals, reflection forms, reading records, strategies checklists, question…

This article discusses different types of instructional grouping for teaching reading skills to students with learning disabilities, including whole-class instruction, small-group instruction, peer pairing and tutoring, and one-on-one instruction. After discussion of each groping format, implications for practice are highlighted, particularly…

Investigates the effects of participating in peer education training on 30 undergraduate peer educators. Participants reported significantly more leadership, health knowledge, and active involvement in changing personal health behaviors after completing peer education training than at the onset of the course. Self-esteem did not significantly…

Applies Benson's think-pair-share and Mazur's peer instruction techniques to enhance student involvement during the respiratory component of the medical physiology class. Investigates changes in students' level of understanding and ability to synthesize and integrate material. Includes 15 references. (Author/YDS)

Presents information to facilitate a one- to two-hour training session for teachers, other professionals, and parents on how to use peer tutoring to empower children and youth who exhibit challenging behaviors. Defines peer tutoring and presents what research reveals about best practices. Lays down steps for developing and implementing a peer…