Not exact matches
However, existing evidence also suggests that highly structured
tutoring programmes provide the best effects on outcomes (i.e. where
tutors are well
trained,
lessons focus on specific reading skills and sessions are timetabled systematically).
Initial staff
training to provide staff /
tutors with the skills to facilitate each
lesson within LLW.
First, successful volunteer
tutoring programs assign a reading specialist to write and supervise
lessons and to provide ongoing
training and feedback to the
tutors.
Our
tutors have gone through extensive
training to assess their students» reading skills and to build
lessons designed to address their particular needs and ensure their success.
Specifically, this study underscores the importance of key components for ensuring quality
tutoring for the America Reads Challenge: (a) the use of research - based instructional elements to produce significant progress in reading achievement; (b) the need for a well - structured
lesson plan in which the content and delivery of instruction are carefully planned; (c) the need for intensive, ongoing
training and supervision of
tutoring under the guidance of a knowledgeable reading specialist; (d) the need for frequent and regular
tutoring sessions; and (e) the need for careful evaluation, assessment, monitoring and reinforcement of progress.