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Peer reviewedHock, Michael F.; And Others – Journal of Developmental Education, 1995
Investigates whether traditional academic tutors hired to work with underprepared university-level student athletes could learn to implement a strategic approach to tutoring. Indicates that tutors substantially changed their tutoring to include both cognitive and megacognitive learning strategies as well as subject materal. (Includes 27…
Descriptors: Instructional Effectiveness, Peer Teaching, Teacher Effectiveness, Teaching Methods
Peer reviewedHock, Michael F.; Pulvers, Kim A.; Deshler, Donald D.; Schumaker, Jean B. – Remedial and Special Education, 2001
Two studies were conducted to determine the efficacy of an after-school tutoring program. Results indicated that at-risk junior high students and students with learning disabilities (n=14) who were failing classes could earn average or better grades on quizzes and tests if they had the support of trained adult tutors. (Contains references.)…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, After School Programs, High Risk Students, Instructional Effectiveness
