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Download full textOsguthorpe, Russell T.; And Others – 1985
Two studies investigated effects of programs in which handicapped students tutored regular class students. In study 1, 39 fourth to sixth grade learning and behaviorally handicapped students tutored regular class first graders in reading. In study 2, 17 intellectually handicapped students tutored regular class peers in sign language. Comparing…
Descriptors: Cross Age Teaching, Elementary Education, Interpersonal Competence, Learning Disabilities
Sullivan, Emilie P. – 1996
Children who are "at risk" are differentiated by their difficulty meeting standards for school success. This paper describes a model for a field-based component of an elementary education children's literature course involving in-school tutoring of at risk children. The program provided preservice teachers the opportunity to: (1) develop…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Classroom Techniques, Cooperating Teachers, Cross Age Teaching
Morris, Judson H., Jr. – 1984
Designed to improve self esteem and quality of life for rural adolescents and elderly, Project Teen-Ager enables these groups to exchange knowledge and skills for their mutual benefit. Initial sponsors of the program were Manning High School and South Carolina Community Long Term Care, a state agency for elderly/disabled persons who need help to…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Community Services, Cross Age Teaching, Experiential Learning
