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9780805825015

Peer-Assisted Learning

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  • ISBN13:

    9780805825015

  • ISBN10:

    0805825010

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 1998-07-01
  • Publisher: Lawrence Erlbau

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Summary

This book is about children in school consciously assisting others to learn, and in so doing learning more effectively themselves. Blends descriptions of good practice with reserach findings.

Table of Contents

Foreword ix(4)
Herbert J. Walberg (U.S.)
Preface xiii
1. Introduction to Peer-Assisted Learning
1(24)
Keith Topping
Stewart Ehly (Scotland & U.S.)
Part I The Basis and Benefits of Peer-Assisted Learning 25(60)
2. The Psychoeducational Basis of Peer-Assisted Learning
27(18)
Hugh Foot
Christine Howe (Scotland)
3. Advantages and Disadvantages of Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies
45(22)
Larry Maheady (U.S.)
4. Key Considerations in the Design and Implementation of Effective Peer-Assisted Learning Programs
67(18)
Elaine S. Chapman (Australia)
Part II Peer Tutoring 85(98)
5. Paired Learning in Literacy
87(18)
Keith Topping (Scotland)
6. Classwide Peer Tutoring
105(16)
Carmen Arreaga-Mayer
Barbara J. Terry
Charles R. Greenwood (U.S.)
7. Reciprocal Peer Tutoring: Developing and Testing Effective Peer Collaborations for Elementary School Students
121(24)
John Fantuzzo
Marika Ginsburg-Block (U.S.)
8. Disruptive Students as Tutors: A Systems Approach to Planning and Evaluation of Programs
145(20)
Charles A. Maher
Brian C. Maher
Cynthia J. Thurston (U.S.)
9. Tutoring and Students With Special Needs
165(18)
Thomas E. Scruggs
Margo A. Mastropieri (U.S.)
Part III Peer Facilitation and Education 183(52)
10. Peer Modeling
185(18)
Dale H. Schunk (U.S.)
11. Peer Education for Health
203(16)
Elspeth Mathie
Nick Ford (England)
12. Peer Counseling
219(16)
Stewart W. Ehly
Enedina Garcia Vazquez (U.S.)
Part IV Peer Feedback 235(44)
13. Peer Monitoring
237(18)
Carlen Henington
Christopher H. Skinner (U.S.)
14. Peers Assessing Peers: Possibilities and Problems
255(24)
Angela M. O'Donnell (U.S.)
Keith Topping (Scotland)
Part V Embedding and Extending Peer-Assisted Learning 279(50)
15. Mutual Tutoring: Embedding and Extending Peer-Assisted Learning
281(10)
Audrey Gartner (U.S.)
16. Peer-Assisted Learning Beyond School
291(22)
Shirley Hill
Brian Gay
Keith Topping
17. Summary and Conclusions
313(16)
Stewart W. Ehly
Keith Topping (Scotland and U.S.)
Afterword 329(4)
Gita L. Vygotskaya (Russia)
Resources and Contacts 333(12)
About the Contributors 345(8)
Author Index 353(14)
Subject Index 367

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