Described is a teaching approach that applies principles of cooperative learning to an individualized program for learning mathematics in grades 3-6. The program, Team Assisted Individualization, has several important elements including student teams, a placement test, curriculum materials, the team-study method, team scores and team recognition,…

The study examined effects of a class-wide peer tutoring program on the weekly spelling test performance of 70 regular third- and fourth-graders, most of whom were also receiving compensatory and/or special education services. Results indicated that students' scores increased by an average of 12 points. (DB)

The article discusses advantages and disadvantages of one-to-one instruction of autistic students and alternatives including individualized instruction in a group, group instruction, and peer tutoring. (Author)

Suggests that reciprocal teaching (interaction of novices and experts in explicit, overt demonstrations of strategy use) is a successful way of increasing comprehension scores of students. Outlines the theoretical underpinnings of reciprocal teaching and reviews research examining its effects on comprehension disabled subjects. (MM)

Recent projects in which students in mainstream classrooms were trained to act as paired reading tutors for children with reading difficulties are described. It is suggested that the benefits of peer-tutored paired reading may exceed those of parent tutoring. Guidelines and suggestions for establishing a peer tutoring project are offered. (JW)

In a field experiment among third-grade students, traditional spelling instruction was compared with two different forms of cooperative classroom instruction, one with individual feedback and one with shared feedback. Cooperative methods had positive effects on spelling achievement and on students' effort as rated by their teachers. (Author/JAZ)

A meta-analysis of 19 studies using handicapped students as tutors of other students indicated that: (1) tutoring programs were generally effective; (2) tutees generally gained more than tutors; and (3) tutor and tutee gains on self-concept and sociometric ratings were small, while gains on attitude measures were larger. (Author/DB)

Fourth graders (N=4) were trained to attend appropriately to three severely handicapped learners, two of whom maintained their high level of independent performance of cafeteria skills while another continued to increase performance. (CL)

Ten professional and 10 peer teachers were videotaped while teaching a short lesson. Detailed codings and ratings of videotapes allowed an examination of interrelationships among teacher expectations, gender, teaching behaviors, and student outcome measures of cognitive performance and academic self-concept. Results are summarized and conclusions…

This study examined the perceptions of 207 elected peer leaders in a seventh grade smoking prevention program and in a chemical abuse prevention program. Peer leaders' assessments of the adequacy of their training, the programs' components, the programs' influence on behavior and attitudes, and the programs' efficacy were analyzed. (Author/MT)

Describes a peer tutoring remedial reading program established at the high school level. Reports marked improvement in reading for both students and tutors. (RBW)

Suggestions are offered for building classroom-based social skills programs for young severely disabled children. Scheduling, ecological, and instructional factors are examined. Among conclusions drawn are that peers can be effective teachers and that toys, materials, and play activities can significantly influence the success of social skills…

Use of peer correction of compositions in ESL classes improves writing skills and oral communication and reinforces understanding of principles. Four procedures outlined are whole class correction, immediate feedback and rewriting, seeking specific types of errors, and correction of modified and duplicated essays. (CHK)

Some history of peer teaching is recounted and a study is described which found peer teaching to be beneficial to elementary, secondary, and higher education students. (JY)