When
children teach children, both tutor and tutee see a marked improvement
in learning—and schools see marked improvements in overall performance.
Cross-age tutoring takes advantage of the age difference between the
tutor and tutee, giving tutees the self-esteem boost of having an
older, higher-status friend. The result: both cross-age tutors and
their tutees benefit academically in language arts and mathematics. Learning
Together’s framework rests soundly on scientifically-based practices in
literacy and mathematics instruction. Lessons are designed around
structured interactions between cross-age tutor and tutee, taking
advantage of the powerful influence that socialization experiences with
peers can have on academic achievement and motivation.Our programs combine all elements of effective tutoring practices, as outlined by the U.S. Department of Education: "Evidence That Tutoring Works," 1997:
- Incorporates research-based elements
- Intensive and ongoing training
- Close coordination with classroom or reading teacher
- Well-structured and scripted sessions
- Careful monitoring and reinforcement of progress
- Frequent and regular tutoring sessions
Learning
Together has combined methodology, content and professional development
to produce effective research-based interventions:
Cross-age Tutoring
Reading Together Grade Two
Reading Together Grade Three
Reading Together Intermediate
Math Together Grades Three, Four and Five
Read more about current research supporting Learning Together strategies:
Peer-Assisted Learning Interventions with Elementary School Students: A Meta-Analytic Review
So that Every Child Can Read
Benefits of Tutoring
Positive relationships promote academic success.
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