Description
Teaching elementary students how to read is crucial, yet a substantial number of children encounter difficulties despite early interventions. Cross-age tutoring, a pedagogical approach that pairs older students with younger peers, is a cost-effective solution that brings academic and social benefits to both the tutor and the tutee. Consequently, cross-age tutoring programs are widely adopted globally. To maximize the effectiveness of cross-age tutoring, the authors offer five evidence-based recommendations tailored for its implementation. When integrated into the preparation and implementation steps, these recommendations hold the potential to significantly improve learning outcomes for both tutors and tutees.
Open Access
This article is available for free online: https://doi.org/10.1002/trtr.2351
Citation
Chang, A., & Mauer, E. (2024). Five recommendations to implementing cross-age tutoring in reading. The Reading Teacher. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1002/trtr.2351