Module 3.1

Students who seek tutoring may do so for a variety of reasons.

Peer tutors should serve as mentors guiding students to knowledge in a supportive and comfortable environment.

Students who may need special accommodations should be referred to appropriate offices.

Module 1.1: Learning Center Overview

Open-ended questions about student’s background will open dialogue between tutors/tutees.

Returning students should be greeted briefly at the beginning of every session.

Module 1.2: Beginning and Ending a Tutoring Session

Establish long-term goals as well as short term.

Encourage independence.-----------------------------------------------------Summarize after each session.End the session on a positive note.

Module 1.2: Beginning and Ending a Tutoring Session

Listen & ask questions Discuss material & give examples Help correct errors in work Model Give honest and supportive feedback Show students how to utilize resources Encourage students to take responsibility

for their work

Module 1.3: The Tutor’s Role

Styles of Learning Auditory/Kinesthetic/

Visual Individual/Group Global/Sequential Oral/Written

Module 1.4: Learning Styles

Being able to express oneself without violating the rights of others In other words you are putting yourself

in the leadership position without abusing your role or neglecting your responsibilities

Module 1.5: Assertiveness

Walk-ins/Fill-ins Make sure you

check progress reports

Leave detailed polite notes

Scheduled sessions • Break material into

small chunks • Make connections

between old material and new

• Model • Summarize and set

goals for next session

Module 1.6: Setting Goals and Planning

Use positive reinforcement and specific praise.

International students Cultural and language barriers should be

dealt with in a polite and friendly manner.

Persons with disabilities “Person first designation.” Ask before you help.

Module 1.7: Communication Skills

Good rapport Active listening Communicating

with instructors Socratic method

Module 1.7: Communication Skills

Verbal and non-verbal cues are important to watch and listen for.

Tutor and tutee both must actively listen in order to have a successful learning session.

Module 1.8: Active Listening and Paraphrasing

Study Strategies time management note taking test prep/ test

taking reading

rate/comprehension

Module 1.9: Study Skills

Tutors should focus on being role models and helping students become better learners.

Avoid and discourage Academic Dishonesty & Plagiarism.

Module 1.10: Ethics

Evaluate what the tutee knows

Help the tutee learn new material

Check for comprehension

Module 2.2: Use of Probing Questions

Tutors should be aware of personal biases and work to reduce prejudice.

Understand the unique needs of international students with speech, writing, and reading comprehension.

Emphasize similarities versus differences. Speak clearly and avoid slang. Use repetition to explain concepts. Watch for the fake-light bulb effect.

Module 2.3: Cultural Awareness

Know your software!Time management is important for

the student. Self-discipline is key.

Encourage students to contact instructors.

Module 2.4: Online Learning

Students paraphrase lecture notes to retain and understand the lesson.

Review all correspondence before sending it and encourage students to do the same.

Tutors should watch out for the online burn-out.

Module 2.4: Online Learning

Knowledge-memorization Comprehension-understanding enough to

paraphrase Application- using knowledge for problem

solving Analysis-breaking a big idea into small

parts Synthesis-putting all the pieces together Evaluation-judging the quality and the

value of information

Module 2.5: Study Strategies

Tutors may be asked to proctor for the Testing Center. Once a tutor agrees, further training will be

required from the Testing Center staff before the tutor can actually proctor.

There are three basic services. Extended time, readers, and scribes.

Remember proctors can leave the testing room, but take the test with you and notify a staff member.

Document any unusual events that occurred during the test.

Module 2.6:Test Proctoring

Arrive early No gum Read the test before administering it Ask any questions you have Make sure your paperwork is filled out

properly Only answer questions regarding instructions Do not prompt the test taker Read only what is on the paper Write down word for word what is said by the

test taker Module 2.6:Test Proctoring