Below are the latest resources listed in the peer tutoring resource library:
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 arrangements and lunch bunches.
Peer Tutoring Program Proposal – Pioneer Valley High School
Peer tutoring program plan presentation. PowerPoint document used by Pioneer Valley High presented to school board. Submitted by Heidi Leal.
Peer Tutor Training Manual by Bowie State College
This manual covers tutor responsibilities, guidelines with respect to tutor attitude and behavior, tips for asking questions, how to approach subject tutoring, sample role play practice session and many more topics that are applicable to a high school setting.
Peer Tutor Reference Check Sheet by Camelback High School
A form used as part of the peer tutor application process at Camelback High School, Arizona, to be completed by the applicant’s reference.
Needham High School Peer Tutoring Manual
This peer tutor training manual prepared by NHS covers the topics of building rapport and making connections, establishing body language, tips for responding and giving feedback.
Tutee Survey Form – Pioneer Valley High School
Form to help peer tutors keep track of tutees contains information about tutoring schedules, tutee contact information, counselor, grade level and start date. Submitted by Heidi Leal.
Peer Tutor Job Application Form – Pioneer Valley High School
Application form used in recruiting tutors for Pioneer Valley High School’s peer tutoring program. Submitted by Heidi Leal.
PVHS Peer Tutor Interview Questions – Pioneer Valley High School
Form contains interview questions with space for taking notes, a section to record information about hiring decision and next steps, and signature lines for counselor and staff. Submitted by Heidi Leal.
PVHS Peer Tutoring Referral Form – Pioneer Valley High School
A form used by teachers to recommend a student who needs tutoring. Also to be filled out by a counselor after counselor meets with student. Submitted by Heidi Leal.
Tutee Information Form – Pioneer Valley High School
Form to help peer tutors keep track of tutees contains information about tutoring schedules, tutee contact information, counselor, grade level and start date. Submitted by Heidi Leal.
Peer Tutor Contract – Elgin / New Leipzig Public School
This peer tutor contract form used at Elgin / New Leipzig Public School briefly outlines tutor responsibilities and includes confidentiality agreement statements.
How to Do ‘Paired Reading’ and ‘Listening While Reading’
A lesson from Jim Wright’s tutor training manual that teaches peer tutors how to use the reading fluency strategies: Paired Reading and Listening While Reading.
Math Computation Intervention Grades (1-8)
Description and directions for a classwide reciprocal peer tutoring activity to improve math achievement. Listed on the Stevens Point Area Public School District resource page.
Partner Reading Lesson Plan
A detailed guide for implementing partner reading as a reading fluency intervention. Contains sample forms and worksheets needed to carry out this intervention.
Cooperative & Collaborative Learning Lesson Plan Creation Guide
This guide offers a how-to on effectively using cooperative learning strategies, starting with an introduction of a five-phase process to guide lesson plan creation and uses sample lesson plans to illustrate the ideas presented.
ClassWide Peer Tutoring Reading Intervention
A how-to explanation of using ClassWide Peer Tutoring (CWPT), a peer-assisted learning strategy, on the New York State RTI Middle School Demonstration Project website.
How to Use the Reciprocal Learning Strategy
An article (including a video demonstration) from the Cult of Pedagogy blog, that explains how to carry out the cooperative learning strategy of reciprocal learning.
Peer Tutoring & Other ADHD Classroom Interventions
A discussion of interventions for setting up the student with ADHD for success.
Examples of Collaborative Learning and Group Work Activities
The Cornell University Center for Teaching Innovation website lists and describes some teaching strategies to foster student engagement. Explore activities such as Stump Your Partner, Case Study, Team-Based Learning and more.
9-Inspiring Student-Led Formative Assessment Activities
Activity examples from the Wabisabi Learning blog, in which students can take the lead for a unique learning experience.
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