This issue of NASET's Practical Teacher, written by Mariel O. Danga, investigates the effectiveness of peer tutoring during instructional time and to determine if peer tutoring can aid in the achievement of students with learning disabilities. An overview of the study is provided including the Models of Peer-Assisted Strategies: (1) ClassWide Peer Tutoring (CWPT), (2) Peer assisted learning strategies (PALS), and (3) Cross-Age Tutoring. Finally, implications of these peer assisted strategies and the role of the educators in ensuring the learning of their students will be addressed.
A high risk student is usually a student that is experiencing possibly severe emotional, social, environmental or academic stress. As a result of this intense turmoil, many symptoms are generated in a dynamic attempt to alleviate the anxiety. They can show up in many different behavior patterns. This Parent Teacher Conference Handout informs parents of certain symptoms that should make them aware of looking further into their child's behavior.
If someone has a food allergy, there is a chance that the person may experience a severe form of allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis may begin suddenly and may lead to death if not immediately treated.
Anaphylaxis includes a wide range of symptoms that can occur in many combinations. Some symptoms are not life-threatening, but the most severe restrict breathing and blood circulation.
What do the letters "NOS" stand for with respect to names of psychological disorders (e.g., Anxiety Disorder NOS; Depressive Disorder NOS; Eating Disorder NOS)?
All answers must be submitted no later than Monday, March 12, 2012 at 12:00 p.m.
Anaphylaxis caused by an allergic reaction to a certain food is highly unpredictable. The severity of a given attack does not predict the severity of subsequent attacks. Any anaphylactic reaction may become dangerous and must be evaluated immediately by a healthcare professional.
How Does Nearsightedness Develop in Children?