Peer Tutors in the High School Health and Physical Education Department Adaptive Program.
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| Title: | Peer Tutors in the High School Health and Physical Education Department Adaptive Program. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Cozza, Richard J. |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 28 |
| Publication Date: | 1992 |
| Document Type: | Reports - Descriptive Tests/Questionnaires |
| Descriptors: | Adapted Physical Education, Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Course Descriptions, Course Organization, High School Students, High Schools, Normalization (Handicapped), Peer Teaching, Physical Disabilities, Program Design, Severe Mental Retardation, Tutorial Programs, Tutoring |
| Geographic Terms: | U.S.; Colorado |
| Abstract: | As a result of parent pressure, 12 students with severe mental and physical disabilities, previously educated outside the physical education facility, were integrated into an adaptive physical education program in a regular high school. This paper describes a project designed to begin a peer tutoring program to promote positive interactions between high school students and their peers with severe mental and physical disabilities; to cultivate higher self-esteem and a greater sensitivity on the part of all students regardless of abilities or disabilities; and to foster responsibility, confidence, and pride for all students. Peer tutor training, offered as a 1-year credit course, was open to all students. Copies of the following course materials are incorporated into this document: (1) a course selection guide description and information sheet; (2) a course syllabus; (3) a list of readings; (4) class schedule; (5) projects; (6) a parent permission slip for peer tutors to leave campus to actively participate in training; (7) an initial and a final student survey; (8) a student evaluation form for the peer tutoring program; (9) a peer tutoring grade sheet, with explanation; and (10) a peer tutor's communication sheet. (Contains 23 references.) (LL) |
| Journal Code: | RIEMAR1993 |
| Entry Date: | 1993 |
| Accession Number: | ED351304 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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