Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies for First-Grade Readers: A Tool for Preventing Early Reading Failure.

Mathes, Patricia G.; Grek, Marcia L.; Howard, Jill K.; Babyak, Allison E.; Allen, Shelley H.

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ERIC Number: EJ581801

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1999

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Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies for First-Grade Readers: A Tool for Preventing Early Reading Failure.

Mathes, Patricia G.; Grek, Marcia L.; Howard, Jill K.; Babyak, Allison E.; Allen, Shelley H.

Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, v14 n1 p50-60 Win 1999

Describes Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies for First-Grade Readers, a type of classwide peer tutoring designed specifically to help general-education teachers prevent, or at least reduce, early reading failure. A description of program components, empirical evidence of its effectiveness, and case studies are presented. (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Case Studies, Elementary Education, Inclusive Schools, Instructional Effectiveness, Peer Teaching, Reading Difficulties, Reading Strategies

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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