Examines the advantages and disadvantages of peer tutoring and Paired Reading, a program of structured pair-work between children with different reading abilities. Claims these methods have great potential for cooperative learning, and emphasizes that good organization by the teacher is essential. (MM)

Emphasizes, with reference to Piaget, the importance of cooperative learning. Presents a text model describing the four aspects/participants of literal communication, and asserts that children confront a text from all aspects simultaneously. Describes three examples of interpersonal reading and writing activities observed in Austrian classrooms.…

Describes the "Reading and Writing for Critical Thinking Project" which has now sent more than 70 volunteer teacher educators into 20 countries across Central Europe and Central Asia to help teachers to try out methods that foster active learning and critical thinking. Discusses support for the project, teaching strategies introduced,…