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Purpose/Explanation of Peer Tutoring - The purpose of a peer tutoring credited elective class is for students without disabilities to gain experience working with same aged peer students with severe cognitive and physical disabilities in educational settings. Peer tutoring allows for positive social interaction and social relationships to develop between students with and without severe disabilities.
Role of the ParaEducator - The role of the para-educator can change according to the special education student’s needs, the peer tutor’s abilities, the special education teacher and the regular education teacher. The para-educator is to follow the guidance of the special education teacher. The para-educator may be needed to collaborate with the regular education teacher and the peer tutor as to how to adapt assignments for the special education student, work with the peer tutor on how to handle situations that might arise with the special education student, work with the peer tutor and special education student to make sure that assignments are getting completed and turned in, help train peer tutors, supervise peer tutors, meet with the special education and regular education teachers on a regular basis, assist peer tutors on their assignments, and administer discipline as seen fit by the special education teacher and the administration.
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regular education teachers often pose regarding peer tutoring and inclusion.
Roles and Responsibilities
Role of the Student with a Disability
Role of the Special Education Teacher
Role of the Regular Education Teacher
Role of Administrator/ Counselor