Contents: H. Walberg, Foreword. Preface. K. Topping, S. Ehly, Introduction to Peer-Assisted Learning. Part I:The Basis and Benefits of Peer-Assisted Learning.H. Foot, C. Howe, The Psycho-Educational Basis of Peer-Assisted Learning. L. Maheady, Advantages and Disadvantages of Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies. E.S. Chapman, Key Considerations in the Design and Implementation of Effective Peer Assisted Learning Programs. Part II:Peer Tutoring.K. Topping, Paired Learning in Literacy. C. Arreaga-Mayer, B.J. Terry, C.R. Greenwood, Classwide Peer Tutoring. J. Fantuzzo, M. Ginsburg-Block, Reciprocal Peer Tutoring: Developing and Testing Effective Peer Collaborations for Elementary School Students. C.A. Maher, B.C. Maher, C.J. Thurston, Disruptive Students as Tutors: A Systems Approach to Planning and Evaluation of Programs. T.E. Scruggs, M.A. Mastropieri, Tutoring and Students With Special Needs. Part III:Peer Facilitation and Education.D. Schunk, Peer Modeling. E. Mathie, N. Ford, Peer Education for Health. S.W. Ehly, E. Garcia Vazquez, Peer Counseling. Part IV:Peer Feedback.C. Henington, C.H. Skinner, Peer Monitoring. A.M. O'Donnell, K. Topping, Peers Assessing Peers: Possibilities and Problems. Part V:Embedding and Extending Peer-Assisted Learning.A. Gartner, Mutual Tutoring: Embedding and Extending Peer-Assisted Learning. S. Hill, B. Gay, K. Topping, Peer-Assisted Learning Beyond School. S. Ehly, K. Topping, Summary & Conclusions. G. Vygotskya, Afterword. Resources and Contacts. About the Contributors. Author Index. Subject Index.