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EDUC 106
Tutor Training

Credits: 1
Clock Hours per Quarter: 10

AA Discipline:

Lecture Hours:10


Description
 Provides training in the fundamental skills useful to peer tutors of mathematics, science and writing. Through lectures, class discussions, and activities; students will be introduced to the academic and personal skills that characterize effective tutors. Course will meet for one hour per week.

Intended Learning Outcomes
  • Explain legal considerations which affect tutors.
  • Demonstrate competency in the National Tutoring Association "Code of Ethics".
  • Apply effective strategies for beginning and ending a tutoring session.
  • Apply effective strategies for using praise, questioning, speaking, active listening, and non-verbal communication.
  • Demonstrate effective strategies for referring students to other tutors or other services available on campus and in the community.
  • Apply theory on learning styles, ESL, and multiculturalism in their tutoring.
  • Tutors will demonstrate strategies to help students: ○ become more independent learners ○ become more self-confident ○ decrease stress levels ○ become more aware of how they learn best ○ complete homework assignments ○ become more comfortable using technology ○ work more often with others
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    Course Topics
  • Legal Considerations, CRLA Certification, Data Collection, and Record Keeping
  • Tutor Roles (Ethics, Etiquette and Professionalism)
  • Tutor Session (Beginning and Ending a Session)
  • Communication (Questioning, Praise, Effective Speaking, Non-verbal Communication)
  • Referrals (within the CAS, other campus resources, community resources)
  • Study Skills and Time Management
  • Learning Styles
  • Subject specific strategies
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    Syllabi Listing See ALL Quarters
    Course
    Year Quarter
    Item
    		Instructor  
    EDUC 106
    Fall 2012
    1630
    		 Staci Gloyn


    Two Year Projected Schedule
    Year One* Year Two**
    Fall
    Winter
    Spring
    Summer
    Mini 
    Fall
    Winter
    Spring
    Summer
    Mini
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

    *If fall quarter starts on an odd year (2003, 2005, etc.), it's Year One.
    **    If fall quarter starts on an even year (2002, 2004, etc.), it's Year Two.

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