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Baird, Jeffrey Marshall – Teaching Pre K-8, 2006
This article describes a reading comprehension program adopted at J. E. Cosgriff Memorial Catholic School in Salt Lake City, Utah. The program is called SHARE: Students Helping Achieve Reading Excellence, and involves seventh and eighth grade students teaching first and second graders reading comprehension strategies learned in middle school…
Descriptors: Reading Comprehension, Reading Programs, Reading Strategies, Grade 7
Anderson, Linda Brown – Teaching Pre K-8, 2007
Tutoring has long been recognized as superior to group instruction, especially for students with special needs. Tutors can adapt instruction to the learner's pace, learning style and level of understanding. Feedback and correction are immediate. Basic misunderstandings can be quickly identified and corrected. Tutoring also has emotional benefits:…
Descriptors: Youth Programs, Special Needs Students, Psychological Needs, Group Instruction