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…

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…

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)

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)

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)…

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)

Describes an audio tutorial system for teaching botany in minicourse units which allow for greater individualization. (LS)

Results of a study in which audio-tutorial instruction was compared to illustrated lecture instruction are reported. No great differences in achievement levels in the two strategies of instruction were found. The development of such an alternative teaching strategy forces better teacher organization, leading to improvement of the illustrated…

The success of a tutorial program in a small town is delineated. (CK)

This tutoring project in reading brought about gains in the students' self-concepts as well as improving their reading skills. (RA)

A small sample of volunteer graduate students were randomly assigned to two treatment groups and a control group, to increase their ability to work effectively with specially admitted black students. Results are positive but should be viewed with caution. Need for further study is indicated. (CJ)