The latest resources from the resource library are outlined below. Schoolwide Model Resources Peer Tutoring Program Design and Planning Teaching Peer Tutoring in the Elementary Writing Center A review of the book, “They’re All Writers”: Teaching Peer Tutoring in the Elementary Writing Center by Jennifer Sanders and Rebecca L. Damron, reviewed on the Praxis, a writing center […]
This article features Educore, a new virtual peer tutoring program at California High School, San Ramon CA. The Peer Tutoring Resource Center wishes to thank Chuyi Zhang (public relations contact) and Siddhant Joshi (program founder and executive director) for taking time to share inspiration from their program. Introduction Educore launched in August 2020 as a […]
Wondering how to start a high school peer tutoring program? The Peer Tutoring Resource Center website has a plethora of resources and links addressing this very topic. Below is a compilation of a handful of some popular resources among PTRC's community of teachers. Here is an article that introduces the Peer Tutoring Manual - a […]
Below are the latest resources listed in the peer tutoring resource library: Schoolwide Model Resources Category: Peer Tutoring Program Design and Planning Peer-Mediated Support Strategies A guide by Vanderbilt University and the Tennessee Department of Education describes three peer-mediated intervention approaches and offers guidelines for implementation. The strategies covered include: classroom-wide peer tutoring, peer support […]
This is a follow-up post on the peer tutoring program of Pioneer Valley High School, which was recently featured on this blog. In the article below, program coordinator, Heidi Leal shares what has been done to keep their peer tutoring program running during mandatory school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. April 20th commenced our […]
YTeach was created by a student who knew that just like him, students constantly had questions, and there likely was someone within his school who could help him understand how to find the answers. He understood that students seeking help often face not knowing who to ask or have trouble trying to find the time […]
Update: There is a follow-up article about how this peer tutoring program has adapted to the online space during pandemic school closures. Today's article features the peer tutoring program at Pioneer Valley High School, Santa Maria CA. Read on to learn more from Heidi Leal about this thriving program. Program Lead Heidi Leal, Peer Tutoring […]
During this inconvenient but necessary period of school closures to help curb the spread of the Coronavirus, educators like yourself are facing some unprecedented challenges. Students and their families are looking to you to offer directions for transitioning into a home learning environment, while you are also trying to navigate the uncharted waters of long-distance […]
Here are the most recent additions to the peer tutoring resource library: Schoolwide Model Resources Category: Peer Tutoring Program Design and Planning Peer Tutoring Overview and Implementation A brief guide by the Council for Learning Disabilities explaining the what and why of peer tutoring, frequently used peer tutoring models, tips for tutor training and peer […]
