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Journal of Learning Disabilities, Vol. 40, No. 6, 485-493 (2007)
DOI: 10.1177/00222194070400060101

Peer Tutoring for College Students With Learning Disabilities

Perceptions of Tutors and Tutees

Gila Vogel

Beit Berl Academic College in Israel, gila{at}beitberl.ac.il

Barbara Fresko

Beit Berl Academic College in Israel

Cheruta Wertheim

Beit Berl Academic College in Israel

Peer tutoring is a commonly provided support service for students with learning disabilities (LD) in institutions of higher education. A large-scale survey was conducted to evaluate the PERACH peer tutoring project for students with LD at 25 universities, regional colleges, and teacher training colleges in Israel. The purpose of the study was to understand the tutoring process from the point of view of both tutees and tutors with respect to 5 main areas: tutees' needs, focus of tutoring activities, difficulties surrounding the tutoring endeavor, importance of similar study experiences, and satisfaction with the project. It is our supposition that major discrepancies in perceptions are likely to undermine the effectiveness of the tutoring. Similarities and differences in perceptions were identified, and implications that can be useful in guiding service providers are discussed.


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