Peer-assisted Learning

by Topping; Keith

• ISBN13: 9780805825022
• ISBN10: 0805825029
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 1998-07-01
• Publisher: Routledge

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	p. ix
References	p. xii
Preface	p. xiii
Introduction to Peer-Assisted Learning	p. 1
The Basis and Benefits of Peer-Assisted Learning	p. 25
The Psychoeducational of Peer-Assisted Learning	p. 27
References	p. 41
Advantages and Disadvantages of Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies	p. 45
References	p. 63
Key Considerations in the Design and Implementation of Effective Peer-Assisted Learning Programs	p. 67
Peer Tutoring	p. 85
Paired Learning in Literacy	p. 87
Classwide Peer Tutoring	p. 105
Reciprocal Peer Tutoring: Developing and Testing Effective Peer Collaborations for Elementary School Students	p. 121
References	p. 140
Disruptive Students as Tutors A Systems Approach to Planning and Evaluation of Programs	p. 145
References	p. 162
Tutoring and Students With Special Needs	p. 165
Peer Facilitation And Education	p. 183
Peer Modeling	p. 185
Peer Education For Health	p. 203
Peer Counseling	p. 219
References	p. 232
PEER FEEDBACK	p. 235
Peer Monitoring	p. 237
Peers Assessing Peers: Possibilities and Problems	p. 255
Embedding And Extending Peer-Assisted Learning	p. 279
Mutual Tutoring: Embedding and Extending Peer-Assisted Learning	p. 281
Peer-Assisted Learning Beyond School	p. 291
Rference S And Supplemental Bibliography: Peer Tutoring Within Higher Education	p. 308
Rference S: Mentoring	p. 311
Summary and Conclusions	p. 313
Afterword	p. 329
Resources and Contacts	p. 333
About the Contributors	p. 345
Author Index	p. 353
Subject Index	p. 367
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