Peer-assisted Learning

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.

Contents: H. Walberg, Foreword. Preface. K. Topping, S. Ehly, Introduction to Peer-Assisted Learning. Part I:The Basis and Benefits of Peer-Assisted Learning.H. Foot, C. Howe, The Psycho-Educational Basis of Peer-Assisted Learning. L. Maheady, Advantages and Disadvantages of Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies. E.S. Chapman, Key Considerations in the Design and Implementation of Effective Peer Assisted Learning Programs. Part II:Peer Tutoring.K. Topping, Paired Learning in Literacy. C. Arreaga-Mayer, B.J. Terry, C.R. Greenwood, Classwide Peer Tutoring. J. Fantuzzo, M. Ginsburg-Block, Reciprocal Peer Tutoring: Developing and Testing Effective Peer Collaborations for Elementary School Students. C.A. Maher, B.C. Maher, C.J. Thurston, Disruptive Students as Tutors: A Systems Approach to Planning and Evaluation of Programs. T.E. Scruggs, M.A. Mastropieri, Tutoring and Students With Special Needs. Part III:Peer Facilitation and Education.D. Schunk, Peer Modeling. E. Mathie, N. Ford, Peer Education for Health. S.W. Ehly, E. Garcia Vazquez, Peer Counseling. Part IV:Peer Feedback.C. Henington, C.H. Skinner, Peer Monitoring. A.M. O'Donnell, K. Topping, Peers Assessing Peers: Possibilities and Problems. Part V:Embedding and Extending Peer-Assisted Learning.A. Gartner, Mutual Tutoring: Embedding and Extending Peer-Assisted Learning. S. Hill, B. Gay, K. Topping, Peer-Assisted Learning Beyond School. S. Ehly, K. Topping, Summary & Conclusions. G. Vygotskya, Afterword. Resources and Contacts. About the Contributors. Author Index. Subject Index.