Ss from a disadvantaged population manifested improved classroom behavior as the result of being involved in moderately or highly structured, skill-centered tutoring sessions. This appears to conflict with educational philosophies that advocate unstructured pupil-centered learning situations. However, less structured situations may work best with advantaged and skilled populations, whereas, for unskilled disadvantaged children the structured, skill-centered approach is more successful.
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