The need for a theoretical analysis of the peer tutoring process has been recognized by reviewers of the research in this area. This paper addresses itself to this need by discussing the process of peer tutoring from the various psychological, educational, and social perspectives. The main areas covered in the paper are: definitions of the peer tutoring process, the psychological and educational processes in peer tutoring as a learning and teaching experience, and the conceptualization of peer tutoring in terms of a cooperative social system and as a group reward structure. This theoretical discussion provides both the researcher and practitioner with a framework for studying and implementing peer tutoring for enhancing specific academic and social goals.

No abstract

A systematic assessment and intervention methodology for the vocational rehabilitation of the severely brain damaged patient is described and demonstrated by two case studies. Salient issues in assessment are examined. The methods of delineating vocational range and determining the extent and means by which deficits can be remediated are investigated. Intervention is shown to be comprised of a training period, as well as a work simulation stage. Finally, the concluding part of the rehabilitation process is examined, the planning and the arranging of placement, and the preparation of the patient and his environment for his working role.

No abstract