The Tutoring Revolution

Download or read book The Tutoring Revolution written by Edward E. Gordon and published by R & L Education. This book was released on 2007 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tutoring Revolution presents a comprehensive research-driven perspective on what we know and don't know about tutoring. The authors link theories, research, and practice together in a coherent, consistent manner to form a new foundation of specific recommendations and strategies to help improve tutoring across America. The book includes practical guidelines for selecting a tutor and proposes ethical and regulatory tutoring standards for use by tutors and state agencies. It will be useful to educators, researchers, and parents. If a true tutoring revolution is to benefit American education, their participation will be essential to further research on effective tutoring and improve consumer safeguards.