This paper discusses peer teaching as one method of coping with larger classrooms, as a means for cultural and linguistic improvement in bilingual classes, and as a means for improving the use of a language experience approach to teaching reading. The paper stresses that (1) peer teaching requires careful organization and planning based on…

It is possible that the student himself may be a valuable resource in the individualization of instruction in the elementary school. This study paired a fourth grade student with a sixth grade student who had a similar reading skill level. The pair then used a kit of auto-instructional materials designed to teach elementary school science.…

This 20-minute tape cassette on students as teachers is one of a series designed to inspire inservice school personnel and provide them with basic information about school innovation. Allen's comments focus on the appropriate teaching roles for students and the advantages of students as teachers. Allen feels that all kinds of students can and…

In this study a method of teaching composition using individualized learning and peer grouping was developed, implemented, and evaluated. The model was used with 30 students in a tenth grade English class while a control group of 30 students received more traditional instruction. It was found that significantly greater gains were made by the…

The use of television videotape equipment is an effective shortcut in replacing the inexperienced undergraduate concept of teaching is a 'gut' experience with a realistic concept of teaching; it nurtures humility without subjecting the student to humiliation. In the Nasson College secondary teacher education program, microteaching with videotape…

Although the structured tutoring model was designed to cope with the unique learning characteristics of low achieving primary grade children who are considered high risks in terms of failure, structured tutoring can be used to teach most objectives not readily attained by students generally, at any grade level. The best tutors for primary grade…

The experimental program in teacher education at Indiana State University was divided into four phases. Phase I, Course Introduction, pursued ideas of concept teaching, lesson plan formulation and lesson critiques. Phase II was devoted entirely to peer teaching. Prelesson planning and postlesson discussion augmented the one class hour each student…

Describes a credit-bearing course at Brooklyn College which trains undergraduates to be peer-tutors in writing. (DD)

Deals with such matters as evaluation of the effect of peer tutoring, tutor training through counseling programs, and the effect of peer tutoring on retention in college. (DD)

The effects of intraclass peer tutoring on vocabulary development were studied in primary level learning disabled students. (DLS)

Describes the Organization, Research, Presentation, Accountability (ORPA) teaching approach that involves students in all phases of learning. Results of comparisons of student achievement in classes using the ORPA method and the lecture method are included. (IRT)

Argues that sixth form students should be involved in teaching languages to younger students as well as learning the language themselves. The tutorial procedure created enthusiasm for both older and younger students. (CHK)

A peer-initiation training procedure was implemented across multiple peer trainers to investigate social interactions between two severely withdrawn autistic children (8 and 10-years-old) and their nonhandicapped peers. Spontaneous interactions increased substantially for one subject and slightly for the other. (Author/DB)

One-to-one tutoring is an exceptionally effective teaching method. Adding a well-designed peer or cross-age teaching component to an elementary or secondary school program has the potential for significantly augmenting the school's capability to promote academic achievement and interpersonal growth. (LHW)