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National Commission on Resources for Youth, Inc., New York, NY. – 1969
The results of a study conducted by the National Commission on Resources for Youth, Inc., (NCRY) to demonstrate the feasibility of a Youth Tutoring Youth program (designed to put 14- to 15-year-old disadvantaged underachievers to work as paid tutors of similar elementary school children) for possible implementation as a project of the Neighborhood…
Descriptors: Cross Age Teaching, Disadvantaged Youth, Educational Strategies, Program Evaluation
Gartner, Alan; And Others – 1971
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…
Descriptors: Child Responsibility, Cross Age Teaching, Self Concept, Tutorial Programs
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Santa Barbara City Coll., CA. Tutorial Center.
This document presents helpful suggestions (tips) for tutors. Introductory material indicates the purposes and commitment involved in tutoring. Suggestions are categorized according to general, first session, later sessions, tutoring reading, and tutoring arithmetic. Several approaches to aid a tutor-study partner relationship are included. (MJM)
Descriptors: Cross Age Teaching, Mathematics Instruction, Reading Instruction, Teaching Methods
Gredler, Gilbert R. – Techniques, 1985
Research on the effectiveness of cross-age tutoring is presented and specific applications with disadvantaged and learning disabled students noted. Reasons for success are cited, including greater personalization and strengthened ego strength and self-esteem of both tutors and tutees. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: Cross Age Teaching, Disabilities, Disadvantaged Youth, Program Effectiveness
Department of Justice, Washington, DC. Office of Justice Programs. – 1999
Cross-age teaching occurs when someone shares skills and knowledge with another person who is older or younger. Cross-age teaching of crime or substance abuse prevention skills by students can prevent or reduce crime. This bulletin contains suggestions for starting a cross-age teaching program through the following steps: (1) determine the focus;…
Descriptors: Crime, Cross Age Teaching, Elementary Secondary Education, Peer Teaching
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Mendelson, Anna – Young Children, 1972
Discusses the benefits of students from the local high school serving as aides in kindergarten classes. (MB)
Descriptors: Cross Age Teaching, High School Students, Kindergarten, Teacher Aides
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Bogle, Don – History and Social Science Teacher, 1983
As part of a native studies course in Canada, senior high students teach elementary students about native people for a six-week period. Course content includes a blending of historical and contemporary topics, an Indian day program, and an exchange field trip with Indian students. (RM)
Descriptors: Canada Natives, Course Descriptions, Cross Age Teaching, Elementary Secondary Education
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Sindelar, Paul T. – Journal of Special Education, 1982
To compare the effects of three tutorial reading programs, 53 elementary-aged disabled readers were assigned to hypothesis/test (H/T) instruction, oral reading (OR) practice, or word recognition (WR) training--or to a small-group H/T control. (Author)
Descriptors: Cross Age Teaching, Elementary Education, Reading Comprehension, Reading Difficulties
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Smith, Martin H.; Enfield, Richard P. – Journal of Extension, 2002
Using an incremental model, 15 teens were trained as facilitators for an inquiry-based science program for children. Data from focus group interviews, surveys, and direct observations showed that teens were effective in implementing curriculum activities with children. Key elements in the model's design were workshop organization, introductory…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Cross Age Teaching, Elementary Education, Inquiry
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Murdock, Shelley; Lee, Faye C. H. – Journal of Extension, 2001
A qualitative study of 14 adolescents teaching younger children identified 10 elements of program success: dedicated adult supporters, active recruitment, strong curriculum, initial training, ongoing training and support, attention to details, recognition and reward, team building, ensuring success experiences, and feedback and evaluation. (SK)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Cross Age Teaching, Extension Education
Manning, Sandra – Gifted Child Today, 2005
Given that the potential for leadership ability is one quality of some gifted and talented students, how can teachers incorporate leadership training into the school day for these learners? A look at the concept of leadership may provide direction. Karnes and Bean (1996) reported differing views among theorists regarding leadership acquisition.…
Descriptors: Leadership Qualities, Mentors, Academically Gifted, Youth Leaders
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What Works Clearinghouse, 2007
"Caring School Community"[TM] ("CSC") is a modified version of a program formerly known as the "Child Development Project" ("CDP"). The "CSC" program has been recently revised to eliminate some elements of the "CDP" that were shown in evaluation studies to be inconsistently or poorly…
Descriptors: Improvement Programs, Elementary Schools, Program Effectiveness, Educational Environment
Gaustad, Joan – 1993
One-to-one tutoring programs, such as peer and cross-age tutoring, can result in emotional and learning benefits for the tutor and the tutee. Peer tutoring involves two students of the same age. In cross-age tutoring, the tutor is older than the tutee. The Willamette High School Peer Tutoring Program in Eugene, Oregon; the Coca-Cola Valued Youth…
Descriptors: Cross Age Teaching, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Peer Teaching
Mohan, Madan – 1972
This study tested the hypothesis that peer tutoring would have a significant, favorable effect on the school achievement, motivation, attitude, and self-concept of unmotivated children, both tutors and tutees. A pilot study and a main study were undertaken, using experimental and control groups. The experimental groups had an orientation session…
Descriptors: Cross Age Teaching, Individual Instruction, Mathematics Instruction, Motivation
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Sadler, Orin W.; Dillard, Nancy R. – Journal of Educational Research, 1978
The hypothesis that teen counselors would be preferred over regular teachers, and would be a factor in sixth-grade students' retaining information on drug and substance abuse, was strongly supported by a consumer questionnaire. A knowledge test, however, did not support the hypothesis. (MJB)
Descriptors: Counseling Effectiveness, Cross Age Teaching, Drug Education, Elementary Education
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