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Mühlfelder, Manfred; Konermann, Tobias; Borchard, Linda-Marie – Journal of Problem Based Learning in Higher Education, 2015
In this paper we describe a "Train the Tutor" programme (TtT) for developing the metacognitive skills, facilitator skills, and tutor skills of students in a problem based learning (PBL) context. The purpose of the programme was to train 2nd and 3rd year undergraduate students in psychology to become effective PBL tutors for…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Problem Based Learning, Tutor Training, Program Design
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Engle, Crystal C.; Reilly, Nora P.; Levine, Heidi B. – Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, 2003
A 12-week retention program designed to assist at-risk students with test-taking, study and career skills through individual and group counseling was examined. Sixty-nine percent of the program participants attained a cumulative GPA [greater than or equal] 2.0 by the end of the intervention compared to 43% of the control group. Further, 55% of the…
Descriptors: Study Skills, Group Counseling, Grade Point Average, Control Groups