Peer Tutoring among Behaviorally Disordered Students: Academic and Social Benefits to Tutor and Tutee.

Franca, Vany Martins; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ428570

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1990

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ISSN: ISSN-0748-8491

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Peer Tutoring among Behaviorally Disordered Students: Academic and Social Benefits to Tutor and Tutee.

Franca, Vany Martins; And Others

Education and Treatment of Children, v13 n2 p109-28 May 1990

This study investigated effects of a same-age tutoring procedure on academic and social behavior of eight behaviorally disordered middle school tutors and tutees. Results indicated increased scores on tutors' and tutees' math worksheets, improved attitudes toward math for both groups, and significantly improved social interactions between tutors and tutees. (Author/PB)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Disorders, Intervention, Junior High Schools, Mathematics Instruction, Outcomes of Treatment, Peer Acceptance, Peer Relationship, Peer Teaching, Social Behavior, Student Attitudes, Teaching Methods, Tutoring

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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