High School Peer Buddies: A Win-Win Situation.

Copeland, Susan R.; McCall, Jennifer; Williams, Cherwanda R.; Guth, Carol; Carter, Erik W.; Presley, Judith A.; Fowler, Stephanie E.; Hughes, Carolyn

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ERIC Number: EJ653708

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Publication Date: 2002

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High School Peer Buddies: A Win-Win Situation.

Copeland, Susan R.; McCall, Jennifer; Williams, Cherwanda R.; Guth, Carol; Carter, Erik W.; Presley, Judith A.; Fowler, Stephanie E.; Hughes, Carolyn

TEACHING Exceptional Children, v35 n1 p16-21 Sep-Oct 2002

A study examined perceptions of 26 teachers, including 13 special educators, of the Peer Buddy Programs implemented in a Nashville school district. Teachers reported positive relationships between buddies and their partners with disabilities and enhanced personal growth for students with disabilities. The majority agreed buddies assisted in a non-disruptive manner. (Contains 5 references.) (CR)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Disabilities, High Schools, Inclusive Schools, Peer Acceptance, Peer Relationship, Peer Teaching, Program Effectiveness, Secondary Education, Social Integration, Teacher Attitudes, Training Methods

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Language: English

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